Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Government & Politics August 17, 2026

Two Minutes Now Can Save Your Vote in November: Check Your Registration Today

Third in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. MARIETTA, August 17, 2026…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 17, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community August 17, 2026

Boy Scout Troop 22 Holds Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the quarterly cleanup of Cooper Lake Road by Boy Sc Boy Scout Troop # 22 conducted their quarterly cleanup…

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News, Weather August 17, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.79 a gallon as crude oil climbs

Georgia gas prices rose again this week, with drivers paying an average of $3.79 a gallon for regular gasoline as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the war in…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Dangerous Heat, Strong Storms Possible Across North Georgia Monday

Dangerous heat and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across north and central Georgia Monday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of…

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News, Weather August 17, 2026

Metro Atlanta Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of central and north Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 16, 2026

47 New Cobb County Businesses Include Restaurants and Retail

The 47 new businesses licensed in Cobb County over the past week include restaurants, health and wellness services, construction trades, professional services, fitness, retail and other categories, with Marietta addresses…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 16, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 1 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

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News, Transportation August 16, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather August 16, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Through Monday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026