Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Opinion August 25, 2025

Once Again, A Georgian Wins A Congressional Service Award

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Remember how stressful last Fall was, and not just with the 2024 election? Hurricane Helene was ravaging Southern, Eastern, and…

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Cobb Courts August 25, 2025

Judge Kellie Hill wins award from Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta

Photo above courtesy of Cobb County Marietta-headquartered Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta named Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie S. Hill as the recipient of its 2025 BOLD Award at…

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Fuel Cost August 25, 2025

Georgia gas prices run counter to national trend with two-cent average drop

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped a modest two cents over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded….

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new business August 24, 2025

Check out the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weather August 24, 2025

Cold front moving into Georgia Sunday, but severe weather risk low

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves in, but the risk for severe weather is low. The…

Community Life August 24, 2025

Peach Cobbler Factory hosts coloring book author and mental health advocate Camillia Harris

All images provided by Anibas PR Group In mid-August, the Peach Cobbler Factory at Avenue West Cobb invited families and children to meet author Dr. Camillia Harris and pick up…

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History August 24, 2025

Aviation History & Technology Center to hold golf tournament fundraiser

The Aviation History & Technology Center submitted the following announcement about its golf tournament fundraiser: The AHTC, an aviation museum which is open to the public and located just off…

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Elections August 23, 2025

Rundown of Cobb municipal election candidates

By Mark Woolsey The races have now been set for the Nov.4 Cobb County municipal elections, as voters will pick among mayoral, city council and school board candidates in six…

Weather August 23, 2025

Another day, another round of scattered storms across Georgia

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will bring heavy rain to portions of north and central Georgia today, Saturday, August 23, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in eastern and central…

Libraries August 23, 2025

The South Cobb Library’s cozy transition to fall

By Kelly Johnson With summer’s official transition to fall occurring on a Monday afternoon, in late September, South Cobb Regional Library’s events schedule is set to make it a cozy…

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Weather October 11, 2025

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