Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather April 16, 2024

Cobb County is under a high fire danger alert for Tuesday, April 16

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Low humidity, along…

Cobb County April 15, 2024

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation to hold Military Ball & Gala

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. distributed the following announcement about their April 20 Military Ball & Gala, entitled “Building to Honor.” In support of and inspired by our Veterans, Cobb…

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

Transportation April 15, 2024

Georgia gas price surge on oil prices, increased demand & escalating Middle East conflict

Gasoline prices surged 10 cents per gallon over the past week, driven by rising oil prices, increased demand, and escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to AAA’s weekly report,…

An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Kennesaw April 15, 2024

Open Letter from A Better Cobb to Kennesaw City Council

[The following open letter to the Kennesaw City Council was submitted by A Better Cobb] Dear Mayor Easterling and Councilmembers, We are writing to advocate for an Accessory Dwelling Unit…

Singer Songwriter Joe South and his wife Jan Tant (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Mableton April 14, 2024

Joe South and his grave site on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

[This is a lightly edited repeat of an article we published in 2018 and republished last fall. Since our web traffic has increased substantially over the past two years, I…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta April 14, 2024

Two popular annual festivals coming to Marietta Square consecutive weekends

Two popular annual festivals will be held in Marietta Square on consecutive weekends at the end of April and beginning of May. Taste of Marietta The Taste of Marietta will…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County April 14, 2024

Check out the 42 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the past week

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County during the week ending April 12, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

Business April 13, 2024

Gov. Kemp to speak before Cobb Chamber this Monday

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following announcement that Gov. Brian Kemp will be speaking at the Chamber’s Marquee Monday event on April 13. WHO: …

An old fashioned clapperboard used to start a scene in a movie, and an old-fashioned reel to reel movie camera. Also the word "Cinema"

Kennesaw April 13, 2024

Kennesaw’s free movie series kicks off with “DreamWorks Animation: Shrek”

The City of Kennesaw announced the schedule of its Outdoor Movie Series in the following press release: The City of Kennesaw’s free Outdoor Movie Series will kick off on Friday,…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports April 13, 2024

For Starters, The Braves Need Pitching Help In 2024

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Going into the 2024 Major League Baseball Season, the Atlanta Braves had the best rated starting rotation, according to Sports…

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