Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a night-time photo of snow on Brookside Drive in Mableton

Climate and Weather January 29, 2022

Light Snowfall in Cobb County

A fast-moving storm system brought light snowfall to Cobb County overnight. As of 3 a.m. here in Mableton there was a light dusting of accumulated snow. The National Weather Service…

forest wildfire blazing with upright trees silhouetting the background

Climate and Weather January 28, 2022

National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for Cobb County on conditions for rapidly spreading fires

There are multiple hazardous weather alerts and advisories from the National Weather Service for Cobb County, including a wind advisory from 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, a hazardous…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care January 28, 2022

Cobb County COVID numbers: January 28, 2022

The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia Department of Public Health COVID Daily Status Report, and from the summary posted on the CDC County View data tracker,…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Business January 28, 2022

Ted Decker named Home Depot CEO

Edward “Ted” Decker, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of The Home Depot, will become its next CEO, effective March 1, 2022. He was also elected to the company’s…

Tin Foil Hattery January 28, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene, “regular American” turns her sights on the RINOs

It’s been a while since I’ve given one of our Tin Foil Hattery reports, mainly because so much actual news out here in the real world has been going on….

Transportation January 28, 2022

ARC’s Commute Options honors Powder Springs with “Changemaker” award

The City of Powder Springs announced in the following press release that they have been designated a 2022 Changemaker by Georgia Commute Options: The City of Powder Springs has been…

Health Care January 28, 2022

What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab

By Christian L’Orange, Colorado State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and…

Climate and Weather January 28, 2022

Cobb County under urgent Fire Weather Watch all day Saturday

Due to the expected low relative humidity and high winds as the cold front slams Georgia, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for north and central…

national wind chill map for the U.S. showing Georgia with a 24-hour low of 13 degree wind chill

Climate and Weather January 28, 2022

AAA issues statewide Arctic Air Advisory for Georgia

In addition to the statement from the National Weather Service warning of bitter cold temperatures with gusty winds overnight Friday, AAA — the Auto Club Group issued its own Arctic…

Friday January 28 2022 Mostly cloudy with a daytime high of near 47 But cold and windy Friday night to Saturday morning Low of around 19 degrees

Climate and Weather January 27, 2022

Cobb County weather: Extreme cold front to hit Friday night

Enjoy the relatively comfortable weather Friday, because a cold front is about to hit that will plunge the temperature to around 19 degrees overnight Friday and Saturday morning, with blustery…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Light Snowfall in Cobb County

National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for Cobb County on conditions for rapidly spreading fires

Cobb County COVID numbers: January 28, 2022

Ted Decker named Home Depot CEO

Marjorie Taylor Greene, “regular American” turns her sights on the RINOs

ARC’s Commute Options honors Powder Springs with “Changemaker” award

What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab

Cobb County under urgent Fire Weather Watch all day Saturday

AAA issues statewide Arctic Air Advisory for Georgia

Cobb County weather: Extreme cold front to hit Friday night