Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

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…

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

Business April 10, 2024

Nominations open for the Cobb Young Professionals 2024 Next Generation Award

Do you know a young professional in their 20s or 30s who has made an impact in Cobb County’s community? Nominations are now open for the Cobb Young Professionals’ (CYP)…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw April 9, 2024

Piedmont Bank gets naming rights for Kennesaw’s new amphitheater

The City of Kennesaw announced a 3-year naming rights agreement with The Piedmont Bank for the new amphitheater at Depot Park in Downtown Kennesaw. The three years of the agreement…

A map showing the proposed 30-year buildout for Cobb County public transit

Transportation April 9, 2024

Cobb BOC and city councils meet to discuss 30-year MSPLOST public transit proposal

by Caleb Groves April 9, 2024 Photo by Caleb Groves On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners met with cities to discuss potential transit projects across…

Justice April 9, 2024

Cobb Solicitor General launches youth pretrial diversion program

Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger launched a pretrial diversion program targeting youth and young adults who face non-violent misdemeanor charges. The program began operation last month. “Studies show that…

People planting trees in a raised bed running the length of a brick building side

Mableton April 9, 2024

A food forest, an honor for Sweetwater Mission, and a cleanup at Escalade

Barry Krebs, a well-known active volunteer for multiple community efforts in South Cobb, periodically sends short reports with photos of everything from cleanup events to awards given to volunteers and…

Business April 8, 2024

Cobb Chamber to present Small Businesses of the Year awards at May Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber announced it will honor the following businesses as its 2024 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year: 1885 GrillManay CPA41 South CreativeModo Modo AgencyAbout You Family MedicineOperative…

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