Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

News, Weather March 17, 2026

Georgia Freeze Warning: Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning

A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Georgia, with temperatures dropping as low as 20 degrees through this morning and again overnight into Wednesday, creating conditions that could…

An Norfolk Southern engine pulling a long line of boxcar, tankers and other cars starting through a crossing in downtown Austell GA

Crime & Public Safety March 16, 2026

Marietta Man Killed in Powder Springs Train Crash, Police Say

A 26-year-old Marietta man was killed early Saturday when his pickup truck became stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by a freight train in Powder Springs, according to Cobb…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 16, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise 30 Cents as Oil Prices Climb

Georgia gasoline prices rose about 30 cents over the past week, driven by higher oil prices due to the Iran war. According to AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an…

News, Weather March 16, 2026

Freeze Warning Across Georgia as Temperatures Could Drop to near 20 Degrees

A Freeze Warning remains in effect overnight across portions of Georgia, with forecasters warning that temperatures could drop as low as 20 degrees and potentially damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and…

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News, Weather March 16, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Risk Expected Across North and Central Georgia

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and a few tornadoes will move across north and central Georgia today, while light snow flurries are possible in parts of…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 15, 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and lately we’ve begun running quizzes on the main website….

Luxury home at 161 Blair Valley Drive in Marietta, the highest-priced home sale in the Marietta High School attendance zone in January 2026 at $1.7 million.

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 15, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in the Marietta High School Zone

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

Luxury home at 4019 Wesley Chapel Road in East Cobb, the highest-priced sale in the Lassiter High School attendance zone in January 2026 at $1.95 million.

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 15, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in the Lassiter High School Zone

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

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business March 15, 2026

Cobb County issues 52 new business licenses for week ending March 13

Cobb County issued dozens of new occupational tax certificates in the week ending Friday, March 13, with a diverse mix of entrepreneurs and companies launching or expanding operations in the…

News, Weather March 15, 2026

Freeze Watch Issued for Much of Georgia With Temps as Low as 20

A Freeze Watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning across much of Georgia, where temperatures could fall as low as 20 degrees. The cold could kill sensitive…

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