• 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
Carolyn Cochran
April 13, 1945 — November 6, 2025

Carolyn Cochran, 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1945, to the late Farris and Mary Shepherd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brent Cochran.

Carolyn was a successful realtor, and prior to retirement, worked at Flipper McDaniel and Associates. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church.

Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Clifford “Pete” Cochran; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Charma Cochran; grandchildren, Andrew Cochran and Maggie (Cooper) Smith.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Flipper McDaniel, Clay Baker, Jeff Baker, Jonathan Parker, Dereck Weaver, and Cooper Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Sidney Abernathy, Terry Brumlow, Kenneth Abernathy, Randy Abernathy, Danny Dobson, Michael Parker, and Sammy Mize.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Carolyn Cochran.

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

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