Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Early voting begins in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off in Cobb County and across Georgia leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm election. Voters will be deciding among a broad slate…

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather October 13, 2026

Dense Fog Could Affect Cobb County Drivers Tuesday Morning

Patchy dense fog could make driving hazardous across portions of north Georgia, including Cobb County, on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

IEA urges faster diesel stock releases amid supply strains

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) newsletter “Energy Mix,” the IEA is urging member governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases and prioritize diesel as disruptions through the Strait…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 12, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.81 a gallon, AAA reports

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.81 a gallon, down 5 cents from a week earlier, according to AAA. The statewide average was 17 cents lower than a…

Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History October 12, 2026

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

By Larry Felton Johnson [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the…

History October 12, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 11, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 1 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant

Business & Economy October 11, 2026

Lockheed Martin raises quarterly dividend to $3.60

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors has authorized a fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $3.60 per share, up 15 cents from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2026, to…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business October 11, 2026

Cobb County issues 21 business licenses in October 4–11 report

Cobb County’s new business listing for October 4 through October 11, 2026, includes 21 business licenses issued between October 5 and October 9. The businesses represent a range of activities,…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026