Legislators talk economic measures at breakfast

By Samantha SinclairAn effort to improve literacy in the state may be the most impactful piece of legislation making its way to the governor’s desk.Local legislators highlighted the bill often during a breakfast with local business leaders Wednesday morning.

Arthur G. Cook

Funeral services for Arthur G. Cook, 78, of Mt. Airy, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter and Mr. Bradley Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Wade Family Cemetery. Mr. Cook passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

Virginia Loudermilk Brock

A private burial for Virginia Loudermilk Brock, 92, of Baldwin, will be held at Baldwin City Cemetery. Mrs. Brock passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Born Jan. 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Jacob and Ernestine Long Loudermilk.

Gloria Dianne Leach

A private family memorial service for Gloria Dianne Leach, 69, of Alto will be held. Ms. Leach went to her Heavenly home Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Born May 7, 1953 in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Gold and Grace Leach.

Beverly Leach 'Maw-Maw' Lomax

Memorial services for Beverly Leach "Maw-Maw" Lomax, 73, of Alto, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Mr. Kevin Lomax and Mr. David Sanders officiating. Mrs. Lomax went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

Mr. Robin Earl May 'Pops'

Funeral services for Mr. Robin Earl May "Pops," 59, of Cornelia, were held Sunday, Dec. 11, at Whitfield Funeral Homes, South Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Umberhant, the Rev. Mike Garroutte, and the Rev. Aaron Elrod officiating. Interment followed in Wade Family Cemetery.   Mr.

Mildred Grace Christoffersen

Mildred Grace Christoffersen, 88, of Mt. Airy, went to her Heavenly home Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. A private inurnment will be held at Demorest City Cemetery. The family and friends will gather at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory's Family Connection Center, Demorest.

William Virgil 'Bill' Tranum

Funeral services for William Virgil "Bill" Tranum, 80, of Clarkesville, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Hills Crossing Baptist Church with Pastor David Stancil officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery with the Rev. Walter Singletary officiating at the graveside.

Harry Caudell

Funeral services for Harry Caudell, 76, of Mt. Airy, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with the Rev. Trent Smith and the Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr.

Branson Porter 'Pa Branson' Adams

Funeral services for Branson Porter "Pa Branson" Adams, 78, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with the Rev. Tony Goss and the Rev. Connie Berry officiating. Interment will follow in Clarkesville City Cemetery. On the afternoon of Dec.