Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

News, Weather July 12, 2026

Damaging Winds and Hail Possible in North and Central Georgia

Numerous to widespread thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning, localized flash flooding, and dangerous heat are expected across much of north and central Georgia today…

Left: Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension Second from left: Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension Second from right: Steven Hudgins, President, Rainwater Construction Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension, Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension, Grant Rainwater – Senior Project Manager, CROFT & Associates, Chris Philhower – Project Manager of CROFT & Associates, Steven Hudgins, President, Rainwater Construction, Stacey Chapman – Senior Vice President of CROFT & Associates all in front of CROFT-designed Ascension Terminal

Transportation & Development July 12, 2026

New Ascension FBO terminal opens at Cobb County International Airport

PHOTO ABOVE (L-R) Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension, Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension, Grant Rainwater – Senior Project Manager, CROFT & Associates, Chris Philhower…

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From the Editor July 11, 2026

We’re turning off comments under the articles on our main site once again … here’s why

By Larry Felton Johnson A few years ago we turned off comments under the articles here, then later changed our mind and turned them on again. Now we’re going through…

Opinion July 11, 2026

Celebrating independence, every day

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Fourth of July is a good holiday. It happens during summer, when the weather is nice (extreme heat notwithstanding) and the days are long – and,…

Community, Giving Back to the Community July 11, 2026

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Announces Summer and Fall Community Events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following list of upcoming events: Recycling Center Tours: July 17 Monthly tours of the Smyrna Recycling Center take place on the third Friday of the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 11, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 11 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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Opinion July 11, 2026

License Plate Reader (LPR) Scandals Show Need For Legislative Priority Reform (LPR)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia and other states have been rocked by a series of scandals related to Automated License-Plate Readers (ALPRs), whereby law…

News, Weather July 11, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Thunderstorm Risks

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, with thunderstorms capable of producing lightning and heavy rain overnight and a greater risk of strong to severe…

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development July 10, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How zoning works in Cobb County

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. What is zoning? Have you ever…

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development July 10, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…

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