On May 19, Spalding County voters will decide the outcome of an extensive ballot featuring 33 local, state, and federal offices. Some of these races are nonpartisan and allow every registered voter to participate, while others proceed along traditional party lines.

Joe Larry Cobb, a longtime resident of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2025. He was 82 years old and died at Grady Health, leaving the community to reflect on his life and memory.

Richard Anthony “Tony” Pitts, age 73, passed away on November 11, 2025, at WellStar Spalding Hospital. This brief obituary, originally published on November 25, 2025, commemorates his life and local impact in Griffin.

Griffin, Georgia, bids farewell to 90-year-old resident Allan Brown Imes, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at Brightmoor Hospice. He leaves behind a legacy steeped in faith and community ties.