Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Traffic incidents August 14, 2025

Hit-and-run collision on I-75 leaves one dead

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident on I-75 that occurred at around 2:30 this morning. Police spokesman Charles McPhilamy says Terrell Lowdermilk, 36, of Chattanooga,…

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Weather August 14, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Risk Continue Across North and Central Georgia Today: Thu Aug 14 ☔️ ⚡️

Thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with risks including frequent lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and gusty winds. Similar conditions may persist through early next week,…

Austell Community Task Force booth at back to school jam

Education August 14, 2025

Austell Community Taskforce Back to School Jam

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Austell Community Taskforce annual Back ToSchool Jam: The Austell Community Taskforce successfully hosted their annual Back To…

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Youth activities August 14, 2025

Maximum Impact Love held its annual Book Bag Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Maximum Impact Love Book Bag Giveaway: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is an association of churches across MetroAtlanta,…

Group of students and researchers at KSU Move Center

Education August 14, 2025

Kennesaw State’s MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with a photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] To further investigate how people move, recover, and…

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Cobb 911 August 14, 2025

Cobb BOC votes to purchase land for new 911 center

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County commissioners this week took a significant step toward the construction of a new 911 communications center. The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to spend more…

Books and Authors August 14, 2025

Northwest Atlanta Author Talk Reveals How To Have The Write Stuff

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Just over the border from Cobb County, earlier this month, readers packed FoxTale Book Shoppe to hear two nationally-recognized authors,…

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Weather August 13, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Today: Wed Aug 13 ☔️ ⚡️

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, with localized flash flooding possible in some areas. The National Weather Service…

Acworth August 13, 2025

Tim Richardson Announces Bid for Reelection to Acworth Board of Aldermen

Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson submitted the following announcement: Longtime Acworth leader Tim Richardson has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Post 4 seat on the Acworth Board of Aldermen….

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Cobb Courts August 13, 2025

Ward, Yarbrough appointed as part-time Cobb Magistrate judges

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Natalie Ward and Christopher Yarbrough as part-time Magistrate judges following an open application and interview process. The two were selected from what…

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