Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather February 24, 2024

Expected windy conditions and low humidity bring high fire danger to Cobb County

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region, with parts of central Georgia under a red flag warning for high…

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Cobb County February 23, 2024

Public meeting for comments on Cobb’s use of Community Development Block Grants

Cobb County will hold a required public review meeting for the county’s 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER). The meeting is on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:00…

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Music February 23, 2024

Finals in the competition to perform in the GSO’s production of Beethoven’s 9th are open to the public

Photo credit: Chris Savas Photography — Georgia Symphony’s May 18-19 performances of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony will feature the winners of a nationwide vocal competition The public will get a rare…

Opinion February 23, 2024

Bookman: Threats of violence poisoning American politics, damaging democracy

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder February 22, 2024 In emotional court testimony last week, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis recounted the racist vandalism and repeated threats of violence that…

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Business February 23, 2024

Leaders of 3 Cobb businesses to speak on how they grew their firms

The Cobb Chamber‘s March Marquee Monday at the CocaCola Roxy will showcase top officials from three established homegrown businesses within Cobb County. The CocaCola Roxy is located at 800 Battery…

Climate and Weather February 23, 2024

Line of showers and thunderstorms moving southward through metro Atlanta

The National weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Friday, February 23, 2024. A line of showers and…

Marietta February 22, 2024

Marietta Fire Department holds an award ceremony for firefighters and support staff

Photo from awards ceremony courtesy of City of Marietta communications The Marietta Fire Department honored its first responders and support staff in an awards ceremony last Friday, February 17, 2024….

Opinion February 22, 2024

It’s Hard To Raise A Family Today In Georgia. How About In Cobb County?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College We all know it’s hard to raise a family, but in some states like Georgia, it’s even harder. The state…

Powder Springs February 22, 2024

Powder Springs Book Worm Book Fest starts April 8

The popular Book Worm Book Fest 2024 in downtown Powder Springs will feature more than 25 authors. It will take place from Monday, April 8, through the Festival on Saturday,…

Cobb County February 22, 2024

Cobb DOT to hold open house about upcoming Holly Springs Road work

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (Cobb DOT) will host an open house to inform residents about the plans for safety and traffic operations improvements on Holly Springs Road between…

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