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During a ministry that has lasted nearly three decades, the Rev. Quincy D. Brown has experienced his share of changes in the United Methodist Church in Georgia. “The best way to describe how I’ve seen the church evolve, like everything else and other denominations, (is) we have seen our challenges, that’s for sure, but we’ve also had opportunities,” said Brown, who has been responsible for overseeing Methodist Churches in Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties. Now, Brown has been appointed pastor of Snellville United Methodist Church. “In the late 1980s and early 1...

'Everyone loved Don' - Community members share legacy of former Gainesville First UMC pastor Don Harp Jr., left, shows his support for Shaw Carter. Photo courtesy Doug Carter Although Don Harp Jr., former pastor of Gainesville First United Methodist Church, hasn’t lived in Hall County since 1988, the warmth of his light can still be felt among those he loved. On Tuesday, April 20, Harp died at 82 years old.  “He was such a life-changer for so many in this community, even not necessarily members of his church,” Don Carter, who was a close friend o...

The Citizen your username your email Password recovery Don Harp, Jr. Donald Allen Harp, Jr., died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born September 13, 1938, in Inman, Georgia, the oldest son of Doris and Donald Allen Harp, Sr. He was a farm boy from humble beginnings who grew up to become a dynamic and well-loved minister who touched countless lives in the communities and churches he served across the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. He loved to tell stories about his upbringing in Inman and regularly wove them into his sermons. Don was recruited to ...

With Easter right around the corner, families and children will have plenty of egg-centric options to celebrate the holiday in Gainesville.