Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather July 23, 2024

Flash flood warning issued for Cobb County until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the following alert: Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 7:29PM EDT until July 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 729…

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

Mableton July 23, 2024

Agenda and supporting materials for the July 24 Mableton City Council meeting

The following is the agenda for the regular Mableton City Council meeting, Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. To download the…

Mableton July 23, 2024

7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution on Plant Atkinson Road

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about a food distribution at 7 Bridges To Recovery on Plant Atkinson Road The First Christian…

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

Sports July 23, 2024

A Big Impediment To The Braves Making A Trade Deadline Deal Is A.A.’s Past Success

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College If one were a General Manager coming into a Western bar to play poker in the 1800s, Alex Anthopoulos would…

Mableton July 23, 2024

Mableton Mayor Owens issues statement on new Six Flags chaperone policy

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens issued a statement about the new chaperone policy announced by Six Flags over Georgia. The park’s security policies became the result of public scrutiny after a…

Climate and Weather July 23, 2024

Scattered storms with possible flash flooding across north Georgia Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 23. Scattered storms are in the forecast,…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 22, 2024

Proposed Kennesaw budget comes with property tax increase

By Rebecca Gaunt The proposed budget for the City of Kennesaw in fiscal year 2025 comes with a tax increase of 8.83% for maintenance and operations (M&O) and 7.45% for…

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

Transportation July 22, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices drop on low demand

Gasoline prices in Georgia have decreased an average of five cents per gallon, and AAA believes lower demand has driven that drop. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in…

Climate and Weather July 22, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms to continue in north and central Georgia Monday; local heavy rainfall possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, July 22. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue…

Georgia Native Plant Society sign marking a habitat restoration site

Mableton July 21, 2024

Food distribution, litter cleanup, and invasive plant removal

Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos about three events: a community food distribution at Friendship Revival Center, a litter cleanup , and the removal of invasive plants in Heritage Park….

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Flash flood warning issued for Cobb County until 10 p.m.

Agenda and supporting materials for the July 24 Mableton City Council meeting

7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution on Plant Atkinson Road

A Big Impediment To The Braves Making A Trade Deadline Deal Is A.A.’s Past Success

Mableton Mayor Owens issues statement on new Six Flags chaperone policy

Scattered storms with possible flash flooding across north Georgia Tuesday

Proposed Kennesaw budget comes with property tax increase

Georgia gasoline prices drop on low demand

Scattered thunderstorms to continue in north and central Georgia Monday; local heavy rainfall possible

Food distribution, litter cleanup, and invasive plant removal