Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather March 24, 2026

Cobb County Among Areas Under High Fire Danger Warning

Dry air and breezy conditions are expected to elevate fire danger across parts of north Georgia this afternoon and evening, with low humidity and gusty winds creating an increased risk…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 24, 2026

What Georgia’s gas tax suspension means for drivers and for state revenue

Georgia’s motorists got a reprieve from the surging Iran-war-driven gas prices when Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state’s gasoline tax. The immediate effect of the suspension was a drop from…

Community, History March 23, 2026

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia…

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 23, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise Over the Past Week Despite Fuel Tax Suspension

Gas prices in Cobb County and across Georgia rose over the past week despite Gov. Brian Kemp’s fuel tax suspension, as crude oil costs and seasonal demand push prices higher….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 23, 2026

How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen quiz. We run it every couple of months, and often edit it to change out some of the questions] I’ve had an…

Group photo of participants in "Sweep the Hooch" river cleanup in Discovery Park in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community March 23, 2026

Sweep the Hooch Cleanup at Discovery Park in Mableton Draws Strong Community Support

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Sweep the Hooch at Discovery Park in Mableton: “Sweep The Hooch” at Discovery Park was a big success due…

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Government & Politics, Local government March 23, 2026

Cobb Immigrant Alliance issues statement about discipline after school walkouts

The Cobb Immigrant Alliance issued the following statement, under the header “Support for High School Student Protestors Against Injustice”, in response to the Cobb and Marietta school districts’ disciplinary actions…

2615 Windage Dr home in Cobb County sold for $425,000 in January 2026, highest-priced sale in Osborne High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 22, 2026

Osborne High School zone home sales for January 2026

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Osborne High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

5809 Warren Farm Rd home in Cobb County sold for $875,000 in January 2026, largest sale in McEachern High School attendance zone

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 22, 2026

McEachern High School zone home sales for January 2026

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the McEachern High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

History March 22, 2026

Belmont Farm fueled Smyrna’s growth, 1911 newspaper shows

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

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History May 2, 2026