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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.
Randall Charles Cochran
September 8, 1952 — October 29, 2025

Randall Charles Cochran, 73, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on September 8, 1952, to the late Charles and Hazel Burchett Cochran.

Randall was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Vines Cochran; and brother, Mitchell (Carolyn) Cochran.

He is survived by his children, Randall Scott (Kimberly) Cochran, Charles Shann Cochran, and Lacey Sisson; brothers, Ricky (Marie) Cochran and David Cochran; sisters, Karen Poole, Darlene Cochran, and Becky Cochran; grandchildren, Dylan Cochran, Caitlyn Gillman, Sierra Nichols, Michael Page, Maylan Hammonds, Kristlan James, Landan Sisson, and Tristan Sisson; great-grandchildren, Chandler Cochran, Cyrus Gillman, Gannan Page, Brayson Nichols, Mason Nichols, Chandon Page, Ellie Mae Page, Graison Hammonds, and Oaklynn James.

To honor his wishes his body was cremated and no formal services will be held.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Randall Charles Cochran.

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