Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Food and Restaurants July 28, 2025

Keegan’s Irish Pub now open in downtown Acworth

Downton Acworth’s dining scene has gained a new player. Friday marked a ribbon-cutting for Keegan’s Irish Pub, 4815A South Main, which opened earlier this month. Mayor Tommy Allegood and a…

Crowd scene at Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Powder Springs July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Powder Springs Back to School Bash: The Powder Springs Back to School Bash at the Ron Anderson…

Students, parents and volunteers in front of booths at Mableton back to school bash

Mableton July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Mableton Back to School BBQ

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Mableton Back to School BBQ. Kudos to the Mableton Pastors Collective, Cobb County Sheriff’s Department, and HOPE…

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Weather July 28, 2025

Heat advisory in effect for metro Atlanta Monday; up to 109 F heat index expected

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Monday, July 28, 2025. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The heat index is expect to…

Community Life July 28, 2025

Report with photos from the Pearson Middle School Back To School Book Bag Giveaway and Health Fair

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Pearson Middle School Back To School Book Bag Giveaway and Health Fair: Pearson Middle School hosted the…

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Fuel Cost July 28, 2025

Slight rise in Georgia gasoline price; EV charging rate remains steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose slightly over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.916 per gallon for regular unleaded. That represents an…

Johaan Kathilankal Jis and Chloe Yixin Xie in front of computer monitor

Kennesaw State University July 27, 2025

Kennesaw State student and faculty use supercomputing to advance Alzheimer’s drug research

Johaan Kathilankal Jis and Chloe Yixin Xie (Photo credit: Matt Yung) [The following article by Raynard Churchwell was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] At…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta July 27, 2025

Marietta History Center Rummage and Book Sale returns

The Marietta History Center posted the following announcement on the City of Marietta website (we’ve copied the announcement verbatim): The Marietta History Center is excited to announce the return of…

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New Business July 27, 2025

Here are the latest 51 new businesses licensed by Cobb County

Here are the 51 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 15, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather July 27, 2025

Dangerous heat levels continue Sunday in north and central Georgia

North and central Georgia remain under a hazardous weather outlook, with dangerously high temperatures and the potential for isolated strong storms early in the week. The National Weather Service issued…

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