The county commission office and Cherokee County Revenue Commissioner’s office was scheduled to move Thursday with the remaining offices moving Friday.
“The county commission office will be in the back right quadrant as you walk in the front door,” said Cherokee County Administrator Tim Burgerss. “We are going to move the county commission and the revenue department today. Tommorrow we will be moving 911, EMA, board of registrars, tag office and probate judge’s office. We are mainly doing this for TDS’ request. They are working and trying to get the phones changed over as we go in.”
Long-Term Cherokee County Revenue Commissioner’s Office Employee Sandra Montgomery said they are looking forward to getting into their new offices.
“We are very excited,” said Montomgery. “We are very much looking forward to it, but there is a little sadness that goes along with it.”
Martha Acrey, who also works in the revenue commissioner’s office, had mixed emotions.
“I’m proud of the new building,” said Mrs. Acrey. “I’ve spent a lot of years, a lot of days here. I’ve seen a lot of changes take place in this building. I’ve been here almost 28 years. I started in the tax assessor’s office under Dot Miller and work several years for the probate judge.”
Freda Kelsey, who works in the Cherokee County Commission office was also busy moving items out of her office in the courthouse annex Thursday morning.
“I’m glad to see it (moving day) finally get here,” said Mrs. Kelsey. “It’s a little nostalgic. As bad as this building is, you kind of miss it anyway when you come to the same place for this many years. As bad as it is, it is like leaving an old home.”
Cherokee County Commission Chairman/Probate Judge Kirk Day is also glad to see moving day finally arrive.
“Absolutely!” said Day. “It has been a long time coming! I’m glad we’re finally moving in!”
Day donated a chandalier from a house he was fixing up for the probate judge’s office and also donated the wooden floor from monies the probate judge receives from the registered voters list.
“The probate judge gets 5 cents per name on the registered voters list,” said Day. “I took that money and put it toward the floor and donated the remaining $1,100. I am going to make a habit of getting something and donating it to the county to be used for the probate judge’s office with these funds. I think the surroundings should reflect the office and the people of the county.”
Citizens are reminded that these offices will be closed for the next two days while the move takes place. The Cherokee County Court offices and state offices remain open for business as usual
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