• 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
Charles Andrew Garner
August 13, 1962 — February 14, 2026

Charles Andrew Garner, 63, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1962, to the late Garland and Odette Garner.

Charles proudly served in the United States Army from 1983 until 1986 and was awarded the good conduct medal of exemplary service. Following his military service, he earned his degree in pharmacy and dedicated his life to serving the community as a pharmacist. He was a proud state chess champion and had a lifelong love for the game of chess. He found joy in strategy and competition, often sharing his passion with family and teaching his girls lessons not just about the game, but about thinking ahead and staying steady in life. Chess was his passion.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Blanca Nubia Garner; daughters, Nancy Garner, Amy Garner (Ramses Vega-Casasnovas), Laura Rosser (Nikki), Kelsey Franks (Cody), and Sarah Garner. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Ethan Garcia, Ian Garcia, Izak Garcia, Izan Garcia, Aracely Vega-Casasnovas, Isabella Vega-Casasnovas, Winry Dean Franks, and Levi Andrew Franks expected in April 2026.

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

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Charles Andrew Garner.

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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
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