Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business April 7, 2024

Check out the 60 new businesses licensed by Cobb County last week

Here are the new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending April 5, 2024. There were 60 licenses issued. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta April 7, 2024

2 dead after SWAT Team standoff in Marietta

Two people were discovered dead, including the suspect, after the Marietta Police Department and Cobb County Sheriff SWAT teams attempted to negotiate the surrender of a suspect in auto theft…

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

Mableton April 6, 2024

Drew Raessler to make presentation on the transit referendum at Mableton City Council meeting

The Mableton City Council will meet on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter. Prior to the meeting, at 5:15 p.m. there will be a council work…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Mableton April 6, 2024

Planning Commission delays recommendation on rezoning on Old Floyd Road in Mableton

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission voted to hold until its May meeting a recommendation on a rezoning request that would allow the applicant to operate a…

A announcement for the Smyrna student art show on display at the Smyrna Community Center. Details are in the article

Smyrna April 6, 2024

Two student art displays and a jazz concert: from the Smyrna Arts Council

The Smyrna Arts Council submitted the following announcement of three April events: Smyrna Arts Council Announces April 2024 Events: Campbell High School IB Art Show – April 20th Jazz Concert…

Cartoon drawing of a young man in sweater and shawl shivering

Climate and Weather April 6, 2024

Frost advisory in effect in Cobb County until 9 a.m. Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia until 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6. It also includes an alert…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation April 5, 2024

Alternating lane closures on Roswell Road/SR 120 in Cobb County for the entire weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that its contractors will install lane closures on State Route 120/Roswell Rd NE this weekend as resurfacing activities continue on the roadway from…

A field on yellow flowers with an abstract sculpture in the middle

Kennesaw April 5, 2024

2024 Art Blooms kicks off at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Photo courtesy of the City of Kennesaw The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about the popular Art Blooms schedule for 2024: Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites the community to…

Transportation April 5, 2024

Akers Mill Road bridge over I-75 in Cobb County closed all weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that its road contractors will close the access to the Akers Mill Road bridge in Cobb County for the entire weekend. Also, the Interstate…

Climate and Weather April 5, 2024

Overnight temperature in upper 30s expected in Cobb County Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. In the mountain counties, freezing temperatures are expected. While freezing…

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