Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents December 30, 2025

Georgia holiday traffic death count rises to 15 in latest update

By Mark Woolsey The Georgia Department of Public Safety now says 15 people died in traffic accidents statewide during the 102-hour Christmas holiday counting period. Troopers say they worked four…

Photo of the home in the Hillgrove High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 30, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Hillgrove High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Hillgrove High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Photo of the home in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 29, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Sprayberry High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

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News, Transportation December 29, 2025

Georgia gasoline price continues to drop significantly

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop significantly over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell six cents, reaching an average cost of $2.68 per…

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents December 29, 2025

At least 13 people die in traffic incidents across Georgia during the long Christmas holiday weekend

By Mark Woolsey At least 13 people died in traffic crashes across Georgia during the long Christmas holiday weekend. The Georgia Department of Public Safety also reported 239 DUI offenses…

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Local Business December 28, 2025

Lockheed Martin might manufacture some C-130Js in India

By Larry Felton Johnson At this point in time, all Lockheed Martin C-130Js are manufactured at at the company’s facility in Marietta. But that might change if India chooses that…

News, Weather December 28, 2025

If you’ve enjoyed the warm weather across Cobb County and North Georgia the last few days, prepare to bid it goodbye

If you’ve enjoyed the warm weather across Cobb County and North Georgia the last few days, prepare to bid it goodbye. The record warmth drove Atlanta’s official high to 78…

Photo of the home in the Osborne High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 28, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Osborne High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Osborne High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Photo of the home in the Allatoona High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 28, 2025

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Allatoona High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes December 28, 2025

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Parks in Cobb County With Their Descriptions Correctly?

By Larry Felton Johnson Quizzes are a good way to learn about the features, culture and history of our county and cities. So for the past year or two I’ve…

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Business & Economy, Local Business March 21, 2026

Check out the 39 new businesses licensed in unincorporated Cobb County over the past week

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between March 15 and March 20, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of home services, construction trades, and small-scale retail and food ventures. The…

Education, News March 21, 2026

Video of public comments at the March 19, 2026 Cobb school board meetings

By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 21, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in Kennesaw Mountain High Attendance Zone

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

News, Transportation March 21, 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…