Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather July 14, 2025

Potential storms, dangerous heat across Georgia Monday

The National Weather Service warns of potential isolated thunderstorms and dangerous heat across parts of Georgia today, with possible flooding and additional heat advisories expected this week. What is in…

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Environment July 13, 2025

What is the significance of Georgia Power’s hydrogen/natural gas test at Plant McDonough-Atkinson?

By Larry Felton Johnson Georgia Power recently announced the successful test of a trial blending a 50 percent mix of hydrogen and natural gas in a natural gas turbine at…

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new business July 13, 2025

62 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Here are the 62 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 11, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather July 13, 2025

Heat indices between 100 and 108 in GA today through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dangerous heat indices reaching up to 108 degrees…

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Education July 12, 2025

Backpack, school supply donations needed for “Backing the Need” drive

KIDS CARE distributed the following announcement about its Backing the Need back-to-school drive: The 5th Annual “Backing the Need” Backpack & School Supply Drive is happening Now – July 19th. KIDS CARE, a…

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Crime & Public Safety July 12, 2025

Arrest made in July 4 homicide in South Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police have made an arrest in an Austell-area holiday homicide. Authorities said in a news release that a 23-year-old Austell man was charged with murder, aggravated…

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Elections July 12, 2025

Election officials expect low turnout for PSC Democratic runoff

By Mark Woolsey Following a lackluster early voting period turnout for Tuesday’s Georgia Public Service Commission Special Primary Democratic Runoff, election officials aren’t expecting to see many faces at the…

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Austell July 12, 2025

Why I support the Austell tax increase

By Derek Caffe As a resident of downtown Austell’s Unity Square neighborhood and someone deeply involved in our community’s growth and development, I want to share why I support the…

Weather July 12, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue Saturday, followed by high heat early next week

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of scattered to isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and dangerously high heat early next week….

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Health & Wellness July 11, 2025

U.S. measles cases at highest level than any time in the last 30 years

Photos courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article warning of the recent alarming increase in measles cases: Measles cases are increasing in the United States,…

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Weather August 2, 2025

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