• 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
Mrs. Tara Yvette Hester
March 18, 1983 — February 26, 2026

Mrs. Tara Yvette Hester, age 42 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.

Tara was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 18th, 1983, a daughter of Steven R. Maheux and Diane C. Sanchez-Maheux. After graduating high school, Tara pursued a bachelor’s degree in business administration and previously worked for a local law firm. While she enjoyed her career, her greatest joy was found in being a stay-at-home mother and caring for her family. She had a creative spirit and loved crafting—especially making personalized book collages for family and friends and creating beautiful scrapbooks. Tara was a faithful member of Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse D. Hester; three children, Jesse, Jacob, and Emily Hester; mother, Diane Sanchez-Maheux; father, Steven Maheux; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at 3 PM at Calhoun Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Glenn Aguirre officiating. Interment will follow in Chandler Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8th, from 2 PM until 3 PM at the church.

You may leave online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Tara Yvette Hester.

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