• 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
Jerry Clifford Barnette
January 2, 1948 — December 4, 2025

Jerry Clifford Barnette, age 77 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Jerry was born on January 2, 1948, in Gordon County, son of the late William Clifford Barnette and Ruby Jo Rickett Barnette. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Short Barnette; and brothers, Ricky Barnette, Sam Barnette, Larry Barnette. Jerry worked in construction, which is why you would always find him fixing or working on something. He also loved spending time in his garden.

Jerry is survived by his sons, Levi Clifford Barnette (Shana Smith) and Devon Roy Barnette; sister, Linda Chastain; 3 grand children, Conner Orion Barnette, Levi Charles Barnette, and Shawn A. Barnette; and one great-grand child, Kian Barnette.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, from the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Peace and Rev. Greg Barnette officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website

Service/Mass

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website

Funeral Home in Charge

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website