Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Fire danger October 22, 2025

Wednesday weather: morning fog, afternoon high fire danger

North and central Georgia will face patches of dense fog and increased fire danger today, with lingering elevated fire weather concerns through the week. The National Weather Service issued a…

Map of proposed roundabouts on Cobb Parkway

Transportation & Development October 21, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

Cobb DOT will host a Location and Design Public Information Open House about the proposed construction of two roundabouts near Cobb Parkway in north Cobb. The proposal is to install…

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Product recalls October 21, 2025

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

UPDATE: The USDA issued a correction to its earlier alert. The products below were not included in the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (although the USDA’s correction stated…

Civil Lawsuits October 21, 2025

Cobb County school board vice chair John Cristadoro named in $250,000 civil lawsuit

Photo above: John Cristadoro at his swearing-in ceremony for the Cobb County Board of Education By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, vice chair of the Cobb County Board of Education, and…

Fires October 21, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Near-critical fire weather conditions will need to be monitored across parts of Georgia through the week, especially Wednesday and Thursday, though widespread hazardous weather is not expected. The National Weather…

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Cobb County October 21, 2025

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigates death of woman at a Powers Ferry extended stay hotel

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police are conducting an investigation of a woman’s death at an extended stay facility. Police were called to the Extended Stay America at 2239 Powers…

Elections October 21, 2025

Cobb elections reports on progress of early voting

By Mark Woolsey Early voting appears to be moving along at a steady clip, heading toward the Nov. 4 municipal election and special statewide vote. The Cobb County elections office…

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Fuel Cost October 20, 2025

Georgia gas prices drop a significant six cents over the past week; EV charging rates stable

Georgia gasoline prices dropped a significant six cents over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an average cost of $2.81 per gallon for…

Fires October 20, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

A quiet weather pattern persists across north and central Georgia, with no hazardous conditions expected through tonight and only a low probability of threats through the coming weekend, but according…

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Marietta October 20, 2025

Marietta police investigate weekend shooting of teen

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a teenager hospitalized. Officials say they were called to a parking lot at 585 Franklin Gateway about 10:15…

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