• 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

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Lauren Elizabeth Conaway

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Lauren Elizabeth Conaway
February 21, 1991 — June 2, 2026

Lauren Elizabeth Conaway, 35, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 21, 1991. She was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Conaway; great-grandparents, Charles and Aurelia Duncan; uncle, Don Duncan; cousin, Channing Wallace.

Lauren is survived by her parents, Ashley and Karen Johnson; brother, Mathew Pope; sisters, Amber (Chris) Hancock, Chelsea (Robert) Rice; grandparents, Jim (Kay) Bell, Sharon Bembry; aunt, Amy Maher; uncle, Jon Cook; nephew, Aaron Luke Rice; special cousins, Todd and Marla Duncan, Tina Duncan; special caregivers, Melissa Munday and Baranda Goodson; many other cousins and loved ones also survive.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM from Chandler Cemetery with Rev. Mitch Phillips officiating. Pallbearers serving are Joel Hall, Todd Duncan, Aaron Luke Rice, and Brent Johnson.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Lauren Elizabeth Conaway.

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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