Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A red flag with a fire danger triangle, and the words "Red Flag Warning, critical danger of wildfire"

Weather March 26, 2025

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to expected low humidity, gusty winds…

Color sihlouettes of five runners on a paved track

Kennesaw March 25, 2025

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about its popular Grand Prix 5K series: The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series is set to return, offering four races…

A couple with their newly adopted black poodle

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

By Lee Woodward According to Cobb County Animal Services, eleven cats and dogs found new homes Tuesday, yet 195 remained awaiting new owners. Nina, a 2-year-old pit bull became one…

Health Care March 25, 2025

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

By Rebecca Gaunt Two former employees of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health filed a lawsuit against the agency and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, alleging widespread mismanagement that contributed to the death…

A green recycling truck. A large utility truck like a standard trash pickup truck but with a circular arrow recycling symbol on the side

Mableton March 25, 2025

Contracts with 14 trash haulers on the Mableton City Council agenda

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, February 26 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m. followed…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta March 25, 2025

Marietta Police Foundation poised to move full steam ahead

By Mark Woolsey Months after its start, the Marietta Police Foundation (MPF) is poised to move full steam ahead, after a period of building behind the scenes. The non-profit’s genesis…

A large group of volunteers in front of a Starbucks prior to the Chattahoochee RiverLands river cleanup

Chattahoochee RiverLands March 24, 2025

Chattahoochee RiverLands host cleanup on Chattahoochee River

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a weekend cleanup on the Chattahoochee River. Chattahoochee Riverlands hosted while the Archer Western Construction-Walshe Group sponsored the…

Color drawing of a bottle of red wine with a nearly full wineglass alongside it

Austell March 24, 2025

Wine-tasting comes to downtown Austell

By Mark Woolsey A high-end wine-tasting experience has come to downtown Austell. Divinely Elegant Vines at 2730 Broad St. opened for business on March 15. Cozy in a 1,000 square…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation March 24, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices take an upward bump; EV charging cost remains stable

Georgia drivers will notice an increase in prices at the pump as compared to last week, despite lower crude oil prices. EV charging rates remained about the same as last…

Drawing of a row of four gunshot holes in a surface

Opinion March 24, 2025

Should Georgia Adopt A Red Flag Law?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier this year, we got the terrible news that a longtime beloved co-worker lost a spouse to gun violence. He…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 31, 2025

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