• Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued...
    Expires: June 22, 2026 @ 11:00pm
    LOCATIONS
    Northern Georgia, Far Western North Carolina, Southeast Tennessee
    EFFECTIVE
    This Monday afternoon and evening from 530 PM until 1100 PM EDT.
    THREATS
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
    SITUATION
    A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms will move east into the Watch area late this afternoon and into the evening. Strong to severe gusts (55 to 65 mph) occurring with the more intense downdrafts will be capable of wind damage. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles southwest of Chattanooga TN to 80 miles east of Chattanooga TN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).
    PRECAUTIONS
    A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR GILMER...
    ...SOUTHEASTERN WHITFIELD...
    ... NORTHWESTERN PICKENS...
    ...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...
    ...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...
    Expires: June 22, 2026 @ 7:45pm
    HAZARD
    60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
    SOURCE
    Radar indicated.
    IMPACT
    Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Dalton, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Eton, East Ellijay, Resaca, Morganton, Ranger, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Higdon, Gregory, Loving, Jones Creek, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, and Cartecay.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Louise Rogers
November 6, 1933 — April 3, 2025

Stella "Louise" Rogers, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. She was born in Kingston, Georgia, on November 6, 1933, to the late Willie and Birdie Waits. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, J.D. Rogers, of 58 years.

She is survived by her sons; Rooster Rogers (Susie Bennett), Jim (Sharon) Rogers, Kenny (Melanie) Rogers; daughter, Dolly Rogers; grandchildren, Kristin (Chuck) Holbert, Katie Rogers, Kelli Rogers, Kimberly Coker, Karli Rogers; great-grandson, Briggs Holbert.

Louise was a faithful member of Eastgate Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her family more than anything. She was known for her cooking and loved to tend to the garden and flowers in her yard. She spent a lot of her time on her front porch with a cup of coffee.

The family would like to thank the staff of Homespun Hospice for their incredible care.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Eastgate Baptist Church.

The funeral service will follow the visitation on Sunday at 3:00 PM from Eastgate Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Rogers and Rev. Lane Tow officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Stamey, Ronald Pass, Keith Cochran, Robbie White, Chris Knight, Kevin Knight, Mac Knight, and Chuck Holbert.

Visitation

Eastgate Baptist Church
Eastgate Baptist Church
1001 Curtis Pkwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3458

Service/Mass

Eastgate Baptist Church
Eastgate Baptist Church
1001 Curtis Pkwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3458

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
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