• 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
Judy Carol Ruth
March 7, 1943 — February 11, 2026

Judy Carol Ruth, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at The Fountains of Calhoun.

Judy was born on March 7, 1943 in Bradley County, TN, daughter of the late William Logan and Thelma Bell Logan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Earl Dean Ruth; four brothers; and four sisters. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed reading and loved her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by: two sons, Charles “Chuck” Ruth and his wife Laura, and Bradley “Keith” Ruth and his wife Heather; five grandchildren, Logan Ruth and his wife Dana, Hannah Ruth Fehsenfeld and her husband Matt, Madison Clark and her husband Jarred, Dean Ruth Dutton and her husband Tanner, and Zachary Ruth and his wife Carmen; seven great-grandchildren, Charolett Fehsenfeld, Caroline Ruth, Leigh Ruth, Juniper Clark, Kapin Dutton, Suanne Dutton, Daisy Mae Fehsenfeld.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2 PM until 3 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3 PM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Tim McCulley officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Judy Carol Ruth.

Visitation

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

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