Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Group shot of volunteers at the Hunnicut Road cleanup holding up orange bags of litter

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 24, 2026

Volunteers Tackle Litter Along Hunnicut Road in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a neighborhood litter cleanup on Hunnicut Road in Mableton: We appreciate the Cooper Family who also owns the local…

Food & Drink August 24, 2026

Baladi Coffee Brings Middle Eastern Flavors to East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey East Cobb now has an additional option for coffee, whether it’s a commuter grabbing a container in the morning, ladies meeting for a coffee break during the…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment August 24, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta for Monday afternoon

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 24. What is in…

Photo of a thunderstorm with a large bolt of lightning

News, Weather August 24, 2026

Thunderstorm Chances Continue in Georgia Through Friday

Isolated thunderstorms could bring frequent lightning and gusty winds to parts of south-central Georgia Monday afternoon, with additional isolated to scattered storms possible across portions of north and central Georgia…

Arts & Culture August 23, 2026

Inaugural Cumberland Arts Festival coming in October

According to an announcement on the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID) website, the inaugural Cumberland Arts Festival will be coming to the district on October 17 and 18, 2026. The…

A wide array of colorful flowers behind and beside a garden bench

Community Life August 23, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant Applications

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Powder Springs is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program, offering up to $4,000 to help…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government August 23, 2026

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…

History August 23, 2026

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published last year when the public got access…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 23, 2026

Acworth Community Garden to hold workdays Monday and Wednesday

The Acworth Community Garden will hold workdays on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, both from 8 – 9 a.m. The Acworth Community Garden is located at 4757 School…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 23, 2026

How much do you know about Austell Georgia (Part 1 of our quiz)?

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and these quizzes will, from time to time, focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026