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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.
    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

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Barbara Jean Ralston

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Barbara Jean Ralston
October 8, 1944 — June 1, 2026

Barbara Jean Ralston, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 8, 1944, to the late Walter “Brownie” and Eulir Mae Fuller.

She is survived by her son, William Lee Ralston; daughters, Pamela Ralston Davis, Patricia A. Ralston; grandchildren, Tonia Davis, Jason Ralston, Matthew Bell, Xander Ralston; great-grandchildren, Wesley Gage Ralston, Joey B. Bell; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Bearden officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Barbara Jean Ralston.

Visitation

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

Service/Mass

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

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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