Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather August 27, 2024

Second consecutive day of poor air quality for metro Atlanta, Tuesday, August 27

For the second consecutive day, metro Atlanta can expect poor air quality. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for…

Business August 26, 2024

Melissa Cantrell named Cobb Chamber board chairwoman for 2026

Melissa Cantrell (photo courtesy of Cobb Chamber) The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that its Board of Directors named Melissa Cantrell as its 2026 Chairwoman of the Board….

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 26, 2024

Mableton City Council to meet this Wednesday, August 28

The Mableton City Council will meet on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. The agenda packet is still under review….

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 26, 2024

Micah-Angelo’s Pizza Fantastica, is just that

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Micah-Angelo’s has only been open for about a month but people are…

A woman speaks to a large crowd of volunteers

Smyrna August 26, 2024

Whitefield Academy hosts Great Day of Service

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs provided the following related reports and photos from Whitefield Academy’s Great Day of Service: Great Day of Service Here’s the general report…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation August 26, 2024

GA gasoline prices continue to drop, falling 7 cents over the past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, the price dropped, reaching an average cost of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded….

Environment August 26, 2024

Poor air quality is expected in metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon

Image above created under license from Canva The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this…

The Argentina booth at the Cobb County International Festival

Cobb County August 25, 2024

Report and photos from Cobb International Festival + women’s health event in Mableton

The Argentina booth at the Cobb County International Festival (photo provided by Barry Krebs) Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two events: a women’s health event in…

Mableton August 25, 2024

Mableton City Council to hear presentation on transition from Cobb to city zoning ordinance

The Mableton City Council will hold a special called work session on Monday, August 26, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. The meeting begins at 6:30…

A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Climate and Weather August 25, 2024

Potential for record daily high heat index in Georgia Wednesday and Thursday

The National Weather Service warned of the danger of a record daily high heat index next Wednesday, August 28, and continuing on Thursday. The temperatures are expected to gradually increase…

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