• 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.
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    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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David Fletcher Melton
December 28, 1951 — March 5, 2026

David Fletcher Melton, age 74 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at AdventHealth Redmond.

David was born on December 28, 1951 in Maryland, son of the late Kelab Wilson Melton and Roma Lee Burleson Melton. David worked as an engineer for Castrol until his retirement. He was a devoted member of First Christian Church in Adairsville. David loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and boating. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and reading. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

David is survived by: his wife, Eileen Kay Greer Melton; two sons, Aaron Melton and his wife Sarah and Brian Melton and his wife Shannon; daughter, Tyler Melton; four grandchildren, Noah, Magnolia, Connie Jean, and Kaylyn Melton; brother, Steve Melton and his wife Linda; sister, Becky Melton; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of the life of David will be held at a later date.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of David Fletcher Melton.

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