4,400 Sign Petition to Protect Public Lands in Cherokee County
More than four thousand four hundred residents signed a petition opposing development of public lands.
The signatures were presented to county commissioners.
News as of: This Week.
Fannin County Candidate Qualifying Ends Today
Qualifying for county commission and school board seats ends today at noon.
Six candidates have filed for the local races.
News as of: This Week.
Weather Update – Mild and Mostly Sunny Today with Chance of Showers Tomorrow
Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper seventies. Tonight increasing clouds and lows in the mid fifties. Tomorrow morning chance of showers, then clearing.
News as of: March 6, 2026.
Murphy Singer Braden Rumfelt Advances to Top 30 on American Idol
Twenty two year old Braden Rumfelt from Murphy advanced to the Top thirty on American Idol with a standing ovation. He heads next to Hawaii for the next round.
This brings big hometown pride to our mountains.
News as of: March 3, 2026.
Soundcheck Friday – 80s Concert and Trash to Treasure Sale Tomorrow
Electric Avenue performs eighties hits Saturday at seven p.m. at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee.
The Union County Lions Club Trash to Treasure Sale runs Saturday in Blairsville.
News as of: Current event listings.
Supporter Spotlight
Gray Matters Boutique in Murphy offers stylish clothing, accessories, and gifts for ladies.
Wagner Worx is Murphy’s first co-working bar in the historic Mill Building, with workspace, high-speed wifi, and craft beverages.
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