Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weather April 16, 2025

High fire danger in Georgia continues today

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, due to expected low humidity, dry…

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Powder Springs April 15, 2025

Book Worm Book Fest Returns to Powder Springs for Weeklong Literary Celebration

[Photo above: L-R Denny Brice, Eliza Knight. Photos provided by Cobb County Public Library] According to a press release from the Cobb County Public Library, the 2025 Book Worm Book…

Weather April 15, 2025

Low humidity + gusty winds spell high fire danger in Georgia

Expected low humidity and gusty winds spell high fire danger for north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other…

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Cobb County April 15, 2025

Job Fair at the Cobb Civic Center today

A county-wide job fair will occur today, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. According to the announcement…

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Opinion April 15, 2025

Voter ID is Popular with Voters but the SAVE Act May Not Be

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last week, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act, also known as the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which…

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Marietta April 14, 2025

Atlanta Rhythm Section comes to Marietta’s Strand Theatre April 18

By Mark Woolsey It’s been a long, interesting ride chock-full of twists and turns for Rodney Justo, the first lead singer for celebrated hometown favorites the Atlanta Rhythm Section. And…

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Environment April 14, 2025

Report from Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Annual Spring Recycling

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos: Keep Cobb Beautiful hosted their Annual Spring Recycling event at Jim Miller Park. We were grateful to get volunteers…

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Transportation April 14, 2025

Georgia gas prices drop; EV charging rates remain steady

Gas prices in Georgia have been on the downswing for the past seven days. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in the state dropped six cents over the past…

Business April 13, 2025

Cobb Chamber announces its Top 25 Small Businesses for 2025

The Cobb Chamber has announced its 2025 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year, continuing a tradition that began in 1982 to recognize companies contributing significantly to the local economy…

Business April 13, 2025

Check out the 47 new businesses licensed by Cobb County last week

Here are the 47 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, April 11, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weather April 26, 2025

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