Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 8, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Stabilize After Recent Declines as Summer Travel Season Begins

Georgia gas prices have leveled off after several weeks of declines, as drivers head into the summer travel season facing higher fuel costs than a month ago and continued economic…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Opinion June 8, 2026

Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my last column, I examined the role of the runoff in Georgia gubernatorial races. What lessons can we learn…

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News, Weather June 8, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of North and West Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, as heavy rainfall today could lead to isolated flash flooding in low-lying and urban…

News, Weather June 7, 2026

Thunderstorm chances return to Georgia Sunday with heavy rain potential

Thunderstorm chances return to parts of north and central Georgia today, with isolated storms expected this afternoon and evening across portions of North and West Georgia. While widespread severe weather…

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety June 7, 2026

Cobb police shoot and kill man after chase on Windy Hill Road

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police shot and killed a man who fled a traffic stop and then crashed his car Friday night. Police say it began with police trying to…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 6, 2026

Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June

Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures….

Arts & Culture June 6, 2026

Kris Delaney appointed Marietta Arts Council’s new part-time Executive Director

The Marietta Arts Council distributed the following announcement: The Marietta Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Delaney as its new part-time Executive Director, effective June…

Sports June 6, 2026

Battery Atlanta to Host Free World Cup Viewing on Plaza Green

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule for its World Cup viewing events at the Plaza Green: This summer, The Battery Atlanta™ will be a free viewing venue for FIFA…

Sports June 6, 2026

Wide selection of World Cup-related events in Cobb County

The Lou Hammond Groups distributed the following list of some of the World Cup-related events in Cobb County: Soccer world record attempt at Village Green Park in Smyrna — June 6The…

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