Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather April 13, 2024

High fire danger for Cobb & region as humidity expected to drop

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon and evening of today, Saturday, April 13. What…

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Cobb County April 12, 2024

Cobb BOC hears report on Truist Park

by Caleb Groves April 10, 2024 The Cobb County Board of Commissioners was presented with the latest updates from Truist Park, from increased tourism to Cobb’s reduced debt on the…

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Town Center April 12, 2024

Town Center Community and Kaiser Permanente pop-up to highlight bikeshare program

The Town Center Community announced a pop-up event in partnership with Kaiser Permanente of Georgia to highlight its bikeshare program. This press release from TCC gives the details, and a…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Climate and Weather April 12, 2024

A wind advisory is in effect for Cobb on Friday, wind gusts up to 40 mph

The windy weather we experienced yesterday is likely to continue today. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and much of the region for Friday, April…

Transportation April 12, 2024

3 of the 10 low bids for the latest GDOT road work contracts were from firms in Cobb County

Of the ten road work projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation in the latest round, three of the low bids were submitted by companies in Cobb County. Marietta-based C.W….

Climate and Weather April 11, 2024

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected in Cobb County today

The National Weather Service expects scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to continue into Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia today, Thursday, April 11. What is in…

Climate and Weather April 11, 2024

Wind gusts of up to 35 mph expected through 8 p.m. for Cobb County and much of the region

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia today, Thursday, April 11, 2024. The advisory is in effect until 8…

Six Drug Treatment Court graduates holding certificates

Cobb County April 10, 2024

Six people graduated from Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court

The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court announced that six new people have graduated from the program. The Drug Treatment Court is one of the accountability courts administered by the Superior…

A plank and rope bridge leading to a cupola-shaped treehouse

Kennesaw April 10, 2024

Treehouse retreat must come down, says city of Kennesaw

[All photos by Rebecca Gaunt] by Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw’s Treasure Hunt Treehouse amassed hundreds of five-star reviews in its five-year run as a quirky vacation rental, but city officials have…

A string trio featuring violin harp and cello

Music April 10, 2024

Four Cobb County high school students to perform in Chamber concert at Woodruff Art Center

Photo L-R Angelina Lu, Tej Panchal, Christian Phanhthourath (all photos courtesy of Franklin Pond Chamber Music) Four students from high schools in Cobb County will perform in a chamber concert…

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