Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 6, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall After Independence Day as Lower Oil Costs Ease Pain at the Pump

Georgia motorists are seeing continued relief at the gas pump following the Independence Day holiday, with the statewide average price for regular gasoline declining as lower crude oil prices and…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 6, 2026

Independence Day Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey An Independence Day accident claimed the life of a Cobb County motorcyclist. Cobb County Police say it happened at around 2:20 p.m Saturday afternoon on Church Road at Saddlebrook Creek Drive. The…

News, Weather July 6, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat Advisory and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 107 degrees in parts of east central Georgia. The…

Marietta High School contingent at the Let Freedom Ring parade

Community Life July 5, 2026

Community Spirit Shines at Marietta Let Freedom Ring Parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Marietta’s Let Freedom Ring parade: Everyone in attendance was grateful to the City of Marietta for hosting the Let…

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News, Weather July 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 106 Degrees

A Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening across north and central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees this afternoon. In…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 4, 2026

Cobb County Issues 36 New Business Licenses Heading Into July

Cobb County issued 36 new business licenses during the week of June 28 through July 5, reflecting continued activity across a wide range of industries. The latest filings include restaurants,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 4, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 4 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation July 4, 2026

Latest 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…

Opinion July 4, 2026

The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…

News, Weather July 4, 2026

Dangerous Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across North Georgia for Independence Day

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia through Saturday as dangerous heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot and humid conditions will continue…

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Health & Wellness October 12, 2026