Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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2024 Elections February 25, 2024

How is the turnout for early voting in Cobb County so far?

Below is the unofficial count of how many people have voted in advance voting so far in Cobb County for the March 12, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary. This list comes…

Climate and Weather February 25, 2024

Another day of high danger of fire for Cobb County

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for February 25, 2024, due to expected low relative humidity. What…

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Kennesaw February 24, 2024

Kennesaw’s popular family event, the Bunny Breakfast, returns March 23

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announced about the Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Bunny Breakfast: The Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is excited to continue the tradition of…

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Business February 24, 2024

Check out the 44 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the past week

Here are the 44 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending February 23, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

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Cobb County February 24, 2024

Cobb County Sheriff Citizens Academy begins Feb 29

Major Steve Gaynor of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following announcement about the Cobb County Sheriff Citizens Academy: Step Inside the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office: Join Our Exclusive…

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…

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