Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather April 11, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County: afternoon of Tuesday, April 11

The National Weather Service issued high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, April 11. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

Climate and Weather April 10, 2023

Strong winds and low humidity bring high fire danger alert for Cobb County: Monday, April 10

The National Weather Service issued an alert that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and other Georgia counties for the afternoon of Monday, April 10, 2023. What is…

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Economy April 10, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a significant jump on news of OPEC production cuts

Gasoline prices in the state took a significant jump over the past week on the surprise announcement of production cuts from OPEC. Georgia drivers are now paying an average of…

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Mableton April 9, 2023

The runoff candidates for Mableton mayor and city council present their plans at the ACT/MIC forum

Early voting starts this Monday for the runoffs for the inaugural mayor and city council team that will guide the brand new City of Mableton in its formative years, and…

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Marietta April 8, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for April 22 work event at Hill Park

Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to join them for a work event at Hill Park on April 22, 2023. Hill Park is located at 144 Lemon Street,…

Marietta April 8, 2023

Motorcyclist critically injured on Cobb Parkway in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, an Australian man was critically injured when he lost control of his motorcycle. The department’s…

Climate and Weather April 8, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Saturday, April 8

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service for Cobb County and other counties in the region (see below for the list of affected counties). Isolated…

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Entertainment and Recreation April 8, 2023

Atlanta Celebrates 404 Day with Braves’ Free Festival at The Battery

by Rand McDonald: this article was also published on his blog at this link The Atlanta Braves hosted a free 404 Day festival at The Battery Atlanta. The Uniqueness of…

Transportation April 7, 2023

Road work and lane closure Information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, April 8 to Friday, April 14, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, April 8 to Friday, April…

Climate and Weather April 7, 2023

Hazardous weather in Cobb Friday, April 7: Thunderstorms with possible flooding

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service for Cobb County and other counties in the region (see below for the list of counties included in…

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Mableton January 24, 2025

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