Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 17, 2026

Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 17, 2026

As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday

Dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk are the main concerns across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with a Fire Danger Statement in effect this afternoon and evening. Hazardous…

A line drawing of the US Congress building

Government & Politics, National Government April 16, 2026

Clay Fuller sworn in to Congress

By Mark Woolsey It’s official: Clayton “Clay” Fuller is now a member of the 119th U.S Congress after winning a runoff election earlier this month. The former northwest Georgia prosecutor was…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Government & Politics, Local government April 16, 2026

Cobb County approves $1.25 million in contracts for South Cobb Health Facility in Mableton

At Tuesday morning’s meeting Cobb County commissioners approved more than $1.24 million in contracts tied to the development and design of a new South Cobb Health Facility on Riverside Parkway…

Dancers in Atlanta Ballet's performance of Frida

Dance April 16, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Debuts the East Coast Premiere of Frida, a Powerful Portrait of the Life of Frida Kahlo

The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement on its upcoming performance of Frida: Delve into the story of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists through full-length ballet by Annabelle…

Education, News April 16, 2026

Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…

Photo of Powder Springs Seafood Festival from 2025 looking down over the crowd at the amphitheatre

Community Life, Festivals April 16, 2026

Seafood, sounds & springtime fun return to Powder Springs May 15-17

One of Powder Springs’ most anticipated annual events, its Seafood Festival, brings residents and visitors together for a weekend of food, music, artisans, and a new car show in the…

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents April 15, 2026

Driver charged with DUI after serious injury crash on Cumberland Parkway in Cobb County

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A driver has been arrested and charged…

News, Transportation April 15, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 15

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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News, Transportation June 13, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Education, News June 13, 2026