Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather June 4, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for north & central Georgia for Tuesday June 4

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, June 4. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon…

Austell June 3, 2024

1911 crime story from Austell; a 16-year-old bride flees with her burglar husband

By Larry Felton Johnson I’m going to do this introduction in first-person, because I want to make a personal observation about the story I’ve reprinted below. There are references in…

Mableton June 3, 2024

Mableton 5K plus Boy Scout cleanup of Cooper Lake Road

Enthusiastic community volunteer Barry Krebs sent reports and photos from two events in South Cobb: the City of Mableton Fun Run, and the Boy Scout Troop 22 Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation June 3, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices remain the same over the past week

Gasoline prices, on average in Georgia, didn’t change over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia over the past week, reaching an average…

Climate and Weather June 3, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia due to isolated to scattered storms expected Monday June 3….

Kennesaw June 2, 2024

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to feature Music & Monarchs at the Butterfly Exhibit

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about an event to highlight the Smith-Gilbert Gardens Butterfly Exhibit: Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host an enchanting evening of music and the…

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Marietta June 2, 2024

The Marietta Theatre Company will present the musical “Hands on a Hardbody” June 13-22

On June 13-22 the Marietta Theatre Company will present its second show of the 2024 season, “Hands on a Hardbody.” The show, based on a real contest in Longview, Texas,…

A group of men and women standing in a festival with tents, wearing rainbow-themed clothing

Smyrna June 2, 2024

Smyrna is Fabulous to host annual Pride Festival June 22

Photo above courtesy of Smyrna is Fabulous Smyrna is Fabulous issued the following announcement about the 3rd annual Pride Festival in Smyrna: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, GA! Smyrna…

Climate and Weather June 2, 2024

Isolated to scattered storms expected in north Georgia Sunday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Sunday, June 2. In this article, you will learn:…

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Business June 1, 2024

46 new business licenses issued by Cobb County for the week ending May 31, 2024

Here are the 46 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending May 31, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

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