Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation June 26, 2023

Slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices over past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia have decreased slightly compared to a week ago, with the average price of regular unleaded per gallon costing $3.27, a two-cent drop from this time last…

Climate and Weather June 26, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms possible today in Cobb County and other parts of region

According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, issued at 5:14 a.m. on Monday, June 26, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in Cobb County and much…

Climate and Weather June 25, 2023

Strong winds and heavy rain in Cobb County as severe weather warning in effect

As heavy winds and rains are already pummeling the area Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties are under a severe weather warning. What is in the statement? The statement…

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Cobb County June 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid issues statement about recent antisemitic incidents in Cobb County

This afternoon Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid issued the following statement about the recent antisemitic incidents in Cobb County: “Recently two Cobb County communities have been subjected…

Mableton June 25, 2023

The bees are back! A metropolis of bees on mountain mint in Mableton

About two or three times a year during the summer months I create versions of this same article. Each summer the bees, and wasps as well, return full force to…

Transportation June 25, 2023

Expect heavy congestion on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson RD and Nifda BLVD between now and next October

The Cobb County DOT announced that there will be lane closures and road shifts on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson Road and Nifda Boulevard, that is expected to result…

Health Care June 25, 2023

Free eyeglasses for children and teens via Cobb Library’s Vision To Learn program

The Cobb County Public Library Vision To Learn (VTL) program provides eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge to the children and their families for students ages 5 to…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw June 24, 2023

Southern Museum offers rare chance to board the locomotive of The General of Andrews Raid fame

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a rare opportunity to board the locomotive of The General, the train involved in the Civil War incident Andrews Raid….

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care June 24, 2023

Cobb & Douglas Public Health to offer free HIV testing on Tuesday, June 27

On Tuesday, June 27, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is offering free HIV testing in honor of HIV Testing Day at Walgreens, located at 4120 Austell Rd in Austell…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 24, 2023

Marietta passes budget, decreases overall millage rate

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024. The budget, recommended by City Manager Bill Bruton and finance staff,…

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