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Appalachia Daily Update – December 11, 2025

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 Cherokee County tax listing reminders for JanuaryCherokee County is reminding property owners in Murphy, Andrews, Marble, and the rest of the county that the annual January listing window is coming, and it is time to think about personal property and improvements that need to be reported. The county’s tax pages make it clear that real and personal property owners are expected to list taxable items as of January 1 and to flag new buildings or additions so bills stay accurate and late penalties do not sneak up on anyone.Listing is required for taxable personal property like equipment, mobile homes, and some vehicles. Property changes and improvements added in the past year need to be reported during the January window. The county also offers elderly and disabled homeowner relief for qualifying households. Residents who are unsure what needs to be listed are encouraged to contact the tax office before the deadline.Sources:https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/193/Tax-Notice---Cherokee-Countyhttps://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/175/Business-Personal-Propertyhttps://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/195/Property-Tax-ReliefNews Date: December 2025.Clay County commissioners oppose TVA–BRMEMC transmission lineClay County’s Board of Commissioners has stepped into the spotlight by passing a formal resolution that opposes the current version of a Tennessee Valley Authority and Blue Ridge Mountain EMC transmission line proposal. The resolution, shared both in local reporting and community posts, argues that the project would harm views, property values, and the environment while also asking TVA and the co-op to extend the public comment period and improve notice to residents.The resolution expresses strong opposition to the line in its current form and asks for at least 90 additional days added to the public comment window. Residents in areas like Hayesville and Shooting Creek are being encouraged to read the resolution and weigh in. The project ties into TVA’s wider transmission system plans across the Appalachian region, which makes this local vote part of a much bigger infrastructure conversation.Sources:https://www.themountainbuzz.com/post/clay-county-commissioners-pass-resolution-opposing-tva-brmemc-transmission-line-projecthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/722738315618744/posts/1541097247116176/https://www.facebook.com/groups/722738315618744/posts/1537518170807417/https://www.tva.com/energy/transmission/transmission-system-projectsNews Date: December 9, 2025.Former Clay County head jailer pleads guilty and receives probationA former head jailer in Clay County has pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, closing out a case that regional radio stations have been following this fall. The plea deal means no active jail time, but it does mark a public accountability step inside a small county justice system where detention practices and leadership decisions are closely watched by locals.WJRB reports that the plea was entered on a Monday in early December and that the case stems from earlier charges tied to the former jailer’s conduct while in office. Sentencing to probation instead of active time still leaves the conviction on the record. The outcome reinforces that detention officials are subject to the same laws as everyone else, which matters in a county where many people know the jail staff personally.Sources:https://www.facebook.com/WJRBRadio/posts/1608388360222979/https://www.facebook.com/WJRBRadio/photos/1608387766889705/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1532760587785757&id=100031554926124&set=a.760289668366190News Date: December 3, 2025.Kemp orders review commission for Towns County sheriff indictmentIn Towns County, Georgia, the political and legal drama around Sheriff Kenneth Henderson has moved into a new phase with Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to appoint a formal review commission. The commission will examine Henderson’s indictment on multiple counts of violation of oath of office and determine whether he should remain suspended while the criminal case proceeds in court.Executive Order 12.02.25.01 creates the review commission under state law. Henderson was indicted in October after an incident involving a Hiawassee officer, and he is currently suspended while the case moves forward. WSBTV and AccessWDUN report that the sheriff’s suspension remains in effect while the commission does its work. The commission’s recommendation will shape long-term leadership for the Towns County Sheriff’s Office and how long the county operates under interim leadership.Sources:https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2025https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2025-executive-order/12022501/downloadhttps://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/kemp-orders-commission-review-indictment-suspension-north-georgia-sheriff/CESX6PI5UJGTRC35NOEW5PBAX4/https://accesswdun.com/news/gov-kemp-appoints-review-commission-to-examine-indictment-of-towns-co-sheriffNews Date: December 3, 2025.Hiawassee police deputized and ...
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