• Flood Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...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.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
    INFO1
    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.
    INFO3
    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
Judy Allaine Blacksmith
December 24, 1944 — February 14, 2026

Judy Allaine Blacksmith, age 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to Oco and Lucy Gallimore. Judy was a loving wife, a beloved Christian mother and loved God with her whole heart. She and Bobby were married for 48 years. They started as members of Browns Chapel Baptist Church, with Bro. Horace Johnson and continued their membership at Browns Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Dunn.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Vickie Blacksmith Garfield (Rodney); her sons, Ricky Blacksmith (Rebecca) Daryl Blacksmith, Harold Blacksmith (Beth) Ferrell Blacksmith (Rachel); her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sisters, Barbara Gallimore and Gail Coleman.

Judy was all heart. Her love was unconditional. She spread warmth and acceptance and genuinely valued her time with you. One of her greatest pleasures was singing without hesitation. She always told you she was proud of you, she always talked about her Lord, and she always called you on your birthday.

Her children are her greatest legacy! Her life was defined by her relationship with Jesus. She instilled in her children the value of kindness and respect. She loved being “Grandma” to her grandchildren. She enjoyed road trips to see family and often shared stories of those visits, cherishing every memory. She delighted in a good game of bingo, which always brought her happiness.

Her favorite Bible verse was Matthew 18:20. It says “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” It reflects the way she lived, and we find comfort in this promise.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church in Cedartown, Georgia.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Judy Allaine Blacksmith.

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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Service/Mass

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

Funeral Home in Charge

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