• 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
Launa Addington Sims
May 1, 1942 — January 30, 2026

Launa Addington Sims, 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born in Lakemont, Georgia, Rabun County on May 1, 1942, to the late J.O. Addington and Launa Worley Addington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael D. Addington; son, D. Edward Alexander Jr.;  daughter, Kristen L. Alexander.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ron M. Sims; daughter, Susan A. (Steven) Overby; step daughter, Kim (Ricky) Hughes; son, Bryan J. Alexander; sister in law, Martha Addington; grandchildren, Andrea E. Alexander, Cameron M. Alexander, Jay S. Overby, Kristen N. (Robert) McDonald; step grandchildren, Darren C. (Kirstin) Holden, Jack W. Hughes; great-grandchildren, Avery Alexander, Audrey Overby, Anna McDonald, Graham McDonald; step grandchildren, Ryan Noble, Kate Noble; step great-grandchildren, Colton Holden, Grayson Holden.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. A Memorial service will follow the visitation at 12:00 Noon from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons funeral home with Revs. Scott Shephard and Stacy Hensley officiating.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Launa Addington Sims.

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