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    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
    Expires: July 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
    IMPACTS
    Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Alma Baker
June 11, 1937 — August 5, 2025

Alma Baker, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Gordon County, on June 11, 1937, to the late John and Sue Junkins Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Jack Baker; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyle (Ella) Cox, Lloyd (Nina) Cox, Matthew (Ann) Cox, Calbert Cox, Hanlan Cox, Billy (Pat) Cox; sister and brother-in-law, Marie (Mack) Silvers.

Alma was a Christian and loved her friends and family dearly. She had a servant’s heart, always putting others before herself.

She is survived by her daughters, Gail (Sammy) Godfrey, Tammy (Paul) Sneed, Glenda (Ken) Dinning, Sandy (Kevin) Cashon; stepsons, Joey (Kim) Baker, Steve (Sharon) Baker; stepdaughters, Diane Kirk, Glenda Baker; sister-in-law, Nancy Cox; grandchildren, Chris (Candace) Godfrey, Amanda (Jeremy) Schwanbeck, Kelly (Andrew) Preece, Jonathan Dinning, Shea (Myriah) Sneed, Shannon Sneed, Emily (Austin) Nimon, Heather (Matthew) Hudgens, Autumn Cashon, Avery (Katherine) Cashon; 23 great-grandchildren; special friend, Phyllis Pendley; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Thomas and Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Chris Godfrey, Avery Cashon, Shea Sneed, Andrew Preece, Matthew Hudgens, Jeremy Schwanbeck, Jonathan Dinning, and Austin Nimon.

The family would like to thank Affinis Hospice for their loving care.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Alma Baker.

Visitation

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website

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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website