• 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

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Margie Bates Evans
June 14, 1955 — January 14, 2026

Margie Bates Evans, age 70 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her residence.

Margie was born on June 14, 1955 in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late Thomas Bates and Ruth Wilson Bates. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by her husband, David Ashley Evans. Prior to her retirement, Margie worked as a nurse for United Hospice.

Margie is survived by: three sons, Timothy Evans, Tony Parker, and Donnie Moore; sister, Sissy Fischel; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of the life of Margie 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 Margie Bates Evans.

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Calhoun, GA 30701
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