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    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
    Expires: June 08, 2026 @ 9:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
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    WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in north central Georgia, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Henry, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale and South Fulton. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In west central Georgia, Coweta.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
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    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area through the day today. An anomalously moist environment over Georgia will support high rain rates and increased chances for

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Leonard Paul Painter
March 27, 1945 — December 12, 2025

Leonard “Junior” Paul Painter Jr., 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1945, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to the late Paul and Vesta Painter Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherren Painter; sons, Marvin Painter and William Painter; daughter, Lynn Ramsey.

He is survived by his brother, Harold Painter; sisters, Lorene Davis and Louise Macy; grandchildren, Dakota Painter, Paul Painter, Christian Painter, William Painter, Ryan Ramza, and James Ramza; nephew, Everette Dunn.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Leonard “Junior” Paul Painter Jr.

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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
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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