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    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
    Expires: June 08, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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    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.
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    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
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    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.
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    WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
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    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.
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    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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Mr. James Elza Cochran
November 30, 1950 — March 9, 2026

Mr. James Elza Cochran, age 75 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Cochran was born in Gilmer County on November 30th, 1950, a son of the late Elijah Cochran and the late Claire Melinda Baker Cochran. Mr. Cochran found great joy in playing his guitar, singing, and cave diving. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his two daughters, Lisa Postelle and her husband Fred of Cleveland, TN and Lynda Cochran of Calhoun; son, James Evans; six  grandchildren, Cierra Cochran, Cody Banks, Braydon Banks, Mason Roberson, Jada Evans, and Jaden Evans; mother of his daughters, Pamela Mulkey; two great-grandchildren, Tara Roberson and Willow Banks.

Mr. Cochran was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

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