Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather January 8, 2024

Two back-to-back storm systems expected to sweep through Cobb and region starting Tuesday

According to the National Weather Service, two storm systems are expected to sweep across Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia, the first hitting Tuesday and the…

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

Climate and Weather January 8, 2024

Wind advisory in effect for Cobb this afternoon through Tuesday: gusts up to 45 mph

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Monday, January 8, 2024. The advisory begins at 4 p.m. this afternoon and…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia January 7, 2024

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Selected as Vice Chair of NCSL Children, Families, and Human Services Committee

State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, a Republican representing Georgia state Senate District 32 has been selected to serve as vice chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)‘s Children, Families,…

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

Cobb County January 7, 2024

Check out the 37 new businesses licensed by Cobb County the week ending January 5, 2024

Here are the 37 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses issued in the week ending Friday, January 5. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County….

Climate and Weather January 7, 2024

“potent storm system” in north & central GA expected from Monday PM into Tuesday

According to the National Weather Service, the potent storm system expected to enter Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia is forecast to hit Monday afternoon and…

Sports January 6, 2024

Armchair Chat with Alex Anthopoulos at Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday on June 8 will feature Alex Anthopoulos, President for Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Atlanta Braves. The doors for the event will open…

A schoolyard full of dead children while two elephants look on. One of them is holding a paper saying "Wayne LaPierre's client list" and one of the elephants stating "At least we're not on the pedophile's client list"

Opinion January 6, 2024

Political cartoonist Clay Jones pays tribute to Wayne LaPierre

Wayne LaPierre is leaving the helm of the NRA after decades of lavish living for both himself and the recipients of the NRA’s cash firehose, all the while encouraging those…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports January 6, 2024

Why The Best Defensive Centerfielder, And A Top Reliever, Belong In Cooperstown

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College For years, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) undervalued defense, as well as relief pitchers. It’s time for Cooperstown…

Climate and Weather January 6, 2024

“Potent storm system” expected to enter north and central GA Monday Jan 8

According to the National Weather Service a potent storm system is expected to enter Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia Monday, January 8. What is in…

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

Mableton January 5, 2024

The City of Mableton now hiring staff

The City of Mableton announced in the following press release that it is now ready to hire staff: The City of Mableton, Georgia, the newest municipality in the state, has…

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Cobb County January 16, 2025

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