Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Chattahoochee RiverLands December 30, 2024

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia…

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News Brief December 30, 2024

Pedestrian killed crossing Canton Road

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Friday. Investigators state that the pedestrian was walking eastbound across Chastain Road south of…

Cobb County December 30, 2024

Hooper-McWilliams Cemetery in Cobb County, with a Slideshow

[Entrance to the Hooper-McWilliams cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] [This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic…

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Transportation December 30, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average drops a modest 2 cents

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Crude oil remains…

Cobb County December 29, 2024

East Cobb’s Mountain View Regional Library transitions into 2025 with reading and gaming events

By Kelly Johnson Mountain View Regional Library starts the new year off with reading and gaming events scheduled for January. Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Storytime readings prepare young children for…

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Cobb County December 29, 2024

Cobb County issues update on storm damage in county

Cobb County issued the following update of storm damage in the county: Most of the roads in Cobb County affected by overnight storms have reopened to traffic. However, some areas…

Climate and Weather December 29, 2024

Heavy rain, strong thunderstorms move into Georgia Sunday morning

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. Heavy rain and damaging…

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Climate and Weather December 29, 2024

Tornado Watch in effect in multiple Georgia counties until 9 am Sunday Dec 29

The National Weather Service announced that a Tornado Watch is in effect Sunday December 29 until 9 a.m. Here is the text of the alert: This Hazardous Weather Outlook is…

Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History December 28, 2024

More on the history of the automobile in Cobb County: The building of the Dixie Highway

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia as…

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Business December 28, 2024

21 new businesses licensed for unincorporated Cobb County this week

Here are the 21 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 27. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 21, 2025

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