Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather May 13, 2025

More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, for Tuesday, May 13, warning of possible isolated thunderstorms today and scattered…

Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun standing in office

Education May 12, 2025

Kennesaw State researchers earn National Institutes of Health grant to address diabetic eye care via technology

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo of Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation May 12, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

Weather May 12, 2025

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

North and central Georgia, including Cobb County, could see severe thunderstorms today, Monday, May 12, with damaging winds being the main threat, though isolated tornadoes and hail are also possible….

Cemeteries May 11, 2025

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 11, 2025

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 9, 2025 These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Graph lines representing monitoring of an earthquake

News Brief May 11, 2025

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians were startled by an unusual earthquake that rattled several southeastern states just after 9 a.m. Saturday. The 4.1 magnitude temblor was centered about 13 miles…

Weather May 11, 2025

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of the potential for flash flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and isolated tornadoes through…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

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