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

Environment, Weather & Environment April 23, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for metro Atlanta on Thursday, April 23, as elevated ozone levels combine with smoke from regional wildfires to create potentially unhealthy…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County April 22, 2026

Marietta to celebrate completion of $1.5M Larry Ceminsky Park improvements with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The City of Marietta will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 to mark the completion of more than $1.5 million in improvements to Larry Ceminsky Park, a project aimed at…

Community Life, Libraries April 22, 2026

Vision To Learn’s 300-Plus Summer 2026 Eye Clinic Appointments at Cobb Libraries Fill in One Week

More than 300 summertime 2026 appointment slots for Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County Public Library locations have been booked, closing registration just one week after the library…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 22, 2026

High Wildfire Risk Across Georgia Due to Continuing Drought

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Hazardous…

Crime & Public Safety April 22, 2026

Cobb manhunt ended after suspect located, but status of suspect not yet announced by police

By Mark Woolsey A lengthy police manhunt during which shots were fired at a busy Cobb County intersection ended last night, according to police, although information has not been made…

Group shot from Pay it Forward cleanup in Mableton

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 21, 2026

South Cobb Lions Club joins Pay It Forward 2K19 for litter pickup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Pay it Forward 2K19’s litter cleanup in Mableton: Pay It Forward 2K19 along with the South Cobb Lions Club…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 21, 2026

Cobb Young Professionals opens nominations for 2026 Next Generation Award

Cobb Young Professionals, a networking group within the Cobb Chamber for professionals in their 20s and 30s, has opened nominations for its 2026 Next Generation Award, recognizing two emerging leaders…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Cobb Courts, Crime & Public Safety April 21, 2026

Kemp appoints Tyler Browning to Cobb Superior Court

By Mark Woolsey Governor Brian Kemp has announced a number of judicial appointments, one of them the naming of a new Cobb County Superior Court judge. Longtime Marietta attorney Tyler…

News, Weather April 21, 2026

Dry Conditions Raise Wildfire Risk Across Metro Atlanta Area, But Rain Expected Saturday

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…

Site plan for a small mixed-use development on Roswell Street in Smyrna

Government & Politics, Local government April 21, 2026

Smyrna council approves small-scale mixed-use development on Roswell Street

At Monday evening’s meeting the Smyrna Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for 1715 Roswell Street. The application, submitted by Anthony Obboye, called for the rezoning of…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 15, 2026