Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 28, 2026

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

By Larry Felton Johnson Brian Benefield has been writing the wonderful periodic column Cobb Cuisine Community and Culture for us for quite some time. He usually focuses on restaurants, but…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 28, 2026

Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on Barrett Parkway

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police are investigating a serious motorcycle crash that happened over the weekend. Authorities say a 2005 Honda motorcycle and a blue 2009 Toyota Corolla were both…

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Crime & Public Safety July 28, 2026

Detainee dies at Cobb Adult Detention Center

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says a 64-year-old jail detainee died this week after suffering an apparent heart attack. Officials say Robert Hardy was found in cardiac…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 28, 2026

Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs, the Place Every Town Needs

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above use by permission of Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs] Every town has that one…

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Opinion July 28, 2026

Could Georgia’s Sluggish Economic Numbers Hurt The Party In Power?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nearly every student of the political economy is aware of retrospective voting, where voters judge the party in power by…

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News, Weather July 28, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Tuesday as Heat Index Nears 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday for much of north, central, east-central, southeast and west-central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 27, 2026

How much do you know about Business in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant business community, and we have quite a few national, international, and local headquarters here. Here’s Part 2 of what will be…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 27, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 15 Cents as Rising Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as higher crude oil prices continue to drive gasoline costs upward amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. According…

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News, Weather July 27, 2026

Cobb County Among Areas Facing Severe Storm Risk and Dangerous Heat

A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to move across north and central Georgia late tonight through Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts,…

Opioid Settlement Money Is Reaching Cobb County, But Families Still Face the Hardest Step

Photo by Kattie Brittel – free licence SPONSORED CONTENT This article is sponsored by Modern Recovery Services. It was produced on behalf of the sponsor and does not represent independent…

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