Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy June 18, 2025

Synthetic fuel approved for Lockheed Martin’s C-130 and F-16

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has expanded the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuel (SATF) across its military aircraft fleet, with…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather June 18, 2025

Storms in Georgia expected to continue Wednesday afternoon; possible flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the potential for localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Utilities June 18, 2025

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

It appears likely that a runoff will take place in the Democratic primary for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) if the unofficial results hold. As of…

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Food Safety June 18, 2025

FreshRealm chicken products shipped to Kroger and Walmart recalled after three reported listeria-related deaths

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) into a listeria outbreak that caused three deaths has prompted a voluntary recall of chicken Alfredo…

Meals served by Kappa Alpha Psi at the Community Spot in Mableton

Mableton June 17, 2025

Kappa Alpha Psi distributes food for homeless people

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity’s project to provide meals for homeless people: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity along with…

Weather June 17, 2025

Afternoon thunderstorms in metro Atlanta expected to continue

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding possible. Daily storm chances will persist through the week,…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Superior Court June 16, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown receives bar association award

Cobb Superior Court Judge Sonja N. Brown received the Distinguished Judicial Award during the 2025 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting held on Friday, June 6, 2025. The award was…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost June 16, 2025

Gasoline prices and EV charging rates in Georgia remain stable

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia remained the same, at an average cost of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded (subject to change). The national average price…

Weather June 16, 2025

Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected in metro Atlanta Monday through next Sunday

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and potential…

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Education August 25, 2025

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