Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Economy February 19, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

Georgia gasoline prices took a 13-cent jump over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular in the state now…

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Climate and Weather February 19, 2024

High fire danger for Cobb again this afternoon: Monday February 19

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region again for this afternoon, Monday February 19, 2024. What is in…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Justice February 18, 2024

Cobb County fourth-graders practice their legal skills in mock trial

A large group of fourth-graders from East Side Elementary School practiced their legal skills in a scripted mock trial in Cobb County Superior Court on Friday, February 9. The events,…

Andrew Cole speaking at a standup microphone

Elections February 18, 2024

Andrew Cole challenges Brad Wheeler in Post 7 Cobb school board race

Andrew Cole announced his Post 7 school board candidacy at Thursday’s town hall. (Photo: Rebecca Gaunt) by Rebecca Gaunt Democrat Andrew Cole announced his candidacy for Post 7 on the…

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Business February 18, 2024

Check out the 58 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the past week

Here are the 58 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending February 16, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Climate and Weather February 18, 2024

Alert: High Fire Danger in Cobb and other parts of region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday, February 18 afternoon and evening. A separate hazardous weather…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Business February 17, 2024

Cobb Chamber to host “AI for Business: Navigating Digital Transformation”

It can’t be much of a surprise to anyone who regularly follows the news that artificial intelligence, or AI, has become a major factor in the business world. But how…

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

Mableton February 17, 2024

Special meeting of Mableton City Council to discuss membership in Cobb Municipal Association

The Mableton City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on membership in the Cobb Municipal Association (CMA). The meeting will be held this coming…

A group of men and women cluster around a large replica of a check

East Cobb February 17, 2024

Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K presents Checks to Charities

Photo above courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K: The charities represented are: Next Step Ministries; Empower Cherokee; North Georgia Angel House; Kate’s Club; Camp Twin Lakes; Murphy-Harpist; Path…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton February 16, 2024

New information on death of motorcyclist in Mableton

Police have revised their findings on the crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and serious injury to a cyclist on Veterans Memorial Highway at Puckett Drive in…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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