Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Carolyn Turner, President and CEO of HOPE Family Resource Center standing behind clothing drive sign

Community Life July 2, 2025

Report with photos from the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the HOPE Family Resource Center Clothing Giveaway: Thank you, volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, New…

Arts & Culture July 1, 2025

South Cobb Arts Alliance to present Art at the Avenue in West Cobb

The South Cobb Arts Alliance distributed the following announcement about its juried art exhibit at The Avenue West Cobb: Art at the Avenue 2025 Art at the Avenue exhibit featuring…

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Festivals July 1, 2025

Independence Day 2025 events in Cobb County

Cobb County posted the following list of Independence Day events across the county on its website: Celebrate Independence Day across Cobb County in 2025 Cobb will light up the skies…

Food and Restaurants July 1, 2025

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey A popular and expanding burger restaurant chain has established its first outpost in Cobb County. New York-based Shake Shack threw open the doors Monday at The Battery…

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Weather July 1, 2025

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, across Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service…

Business & Economy June 30, 2025

Lockheed Martin sets third-quarter dividend

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors authorized a third-quarter 2025 dividend of $3.30 per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 26, 2025, to holders of record as of the close…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost June 30, 2025

GA gas price drops one cent per gallon, EV charging rate here 38 cents per kWh

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell a modest one cent, reaching an average cost of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates in Georgia…

Weather June 30, 2025

Thunderstorms expected to return to Georgia tonight

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to impact north and central Georgia today and tonight, with potential for strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm activity is…

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Cobb County June 29, 2025

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Gardens June 29, 2025

Reopening of Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens delayed

By Mark Woolsey Fans of a popular North Cobb nature spot will have to wait a little longer to resume visiting. The city of Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens have announced…

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Marietta September 17, 2025

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