Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Community Life, Libraries July 2, 2026

Children to “revolt” at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson A week before hosting Marietta History Center’s Revolutionary America presentation, for children 5 to 12 years of age on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM, Mountain View…

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Community, Things to Do July 2, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5

Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…

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Air Quality, Weather & Environment July 2, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for metro Atlanta for Thursday, July 2. This alert means that air pollution…

News, Weather July 2, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees

Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 1, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

News, Transportation July 1, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 1

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Crime & Public Safety July 1, 2026

Federal Drug Trafficking Case Leading to Guilty Plea Includes Cobb County Cocaine Seizure

By Mark Woolsey A Mexican national and reputed high-level drug trafficker has pleaded guilty on charges he orchestrated the importing of large quantities of cocaine from Mexico to metro Atlanta-with…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government July 1, 2026

Mableton Receives $250,000 HUD Grant to Revitalize Blighted Properties

By Mark Woolsey The City of Mableton Is getting a leg up in its fight to combat blighted properties and revitalize neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has…

News, Weather July 1, 2026

Another Georgia Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday July 1 as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat and storm threats will affect large portions of north and central Georgia today, with a Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT for parts of north…

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Opinion June 30, 2026

Who Wins The World Cup Of Civics Education?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In the World Cup of soccer, teams from different countries are vying to win the FIFA trophy for being the…

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Health & Wellness July 14, 2026