Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Food and Restaurants July 22, 2025

Beyond the usual Tex-Mex at Luna y Sol Cantina in Austell

By Mark Woolsey Jesus Lagunas grew up in metro Atlanta but sometimes his culinary preferences were thousands of miles away. The 30-year-old relished the home cooking that his mother would…

Weather July 22, 2025

Scattered storms for most of GA, heat advisory for central GA

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, forecasting potentially dangerous thunderstorms and extreme heat index values that could result in heat-related illnesses….

Weather July 21, 2025

Isolated to scattered storms expected in Georgia Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and potentially dangerous heat indices that could trigger heat-related…

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Fuel Cost July 21, 2025

Gasoline price in Georgia remains the same over the past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia held steady, at an average cost of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded. This is the same as the previous seven-day…

Kennesaw July 20, 2025

Kennesaw to study reworking misdemeanor cannibas ordinance

By Ana Markosi The Kennesaw City Council voted to draft a proposed ordinance that would reduce the penalty for misdemeanor cannabis possession at the council meeting on July 7. Mayor…

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new business July 20, 2025

46 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 18

Here are the 46 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 18, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather July 20, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia expected to continue through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, highlighting the potential for isolated thunderstorms, dangerously high heat index values, and an extended period…

Music July 19, 2025

Georgia Symphony Names Rebecca Strojan Weaver Board Chair for 75th Diamond Season

Photo of Rebecca Weaver courtesy of GSO Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of the appointment of a new board chair for its diamond anniversary season, and of…

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Kennesaw July 19, 2025

Kennesaw announces public hearings on proposed tax increase

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement with the times and dates of the public hearings around the city’s proposed tax increase: The City of Kennesaw today announces its…

Weather July 19, 2025

Dangerous heat index continues across parts of Georgia Saturday PM

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat index values through Tuesday. What is…

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