Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather December 10, 2024

North and Central Georgia weather alert: Rain and storms to linger through Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will…

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Defense industry December 9, 2024

Lockheed successfully tests F-35 data-sharing with UK Royal Air Force system

F-35 image courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a press release from Lockheed Martin, the company and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully completed an F-35 classified data share….

Four volunteers in yellow safety vests in group photo for Friends of Socktown litter cleanup

Cobb County December 9, 2024

Report and photos from a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about an adopt-a-mile cleanup on Old Alabama Road and Cardell Roads: The Friends Of Socktown appreciate the support from…

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Transportation December 9, 2024

Georgia gas prices unchanged from last week

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices remained unchanged for the second consecutive week, averaging $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Georgia gas prices saw minimal or no change…

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Business December 8, 2024

Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday tomorrow: “Building a stronger community through giving

The theme of the Cobb Chamber‘s December Marquee Monday tomorrow is “Building a stronger community through giving.” The Chamber distributed the following details for the event: WHO: Mike Plant, 2024…

Education December 8, 2024

Kennesaw State offers first rural management MBA in the country

The following article was posted on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University is launching a new Rural Management concentration for its Evening Master of Business…

A group of Sweetwater Mission volunteers and staff cheering in front of one of the organization's food distribution trucks

Cobb County December 8, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a food distribution

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos about two events that give back to the community, and make Cobb a better place. Vinings Cove Homeowners litter…

Cumberland December 8, 2024

Bank of America awards $200K to Nobis Center

By Mark Woolsey Bank of America has announced a $200,000 grant award to Cobb-County-based Tommy Nobis Center as part of its 2024 Neighborhood Builder program. The bank says Nobis and…

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Business December 7, 2024

Cobb adds 41 new businesses in the week ending December 6

Here are the 41 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 6. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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

Mableton December 7, 2024

Mableton city council work session to be held Monday (agenda included)

The Mableton City Council will meet in a work session this Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. We’ve included the…

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Home sale prices, Real Estate December 12, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

These prices for October home sales in the Allatoona High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home sales…

Weather December 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, December 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 12, 2025, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Crime & Public Safety December 12, 2025

Cobb emergency communications receives Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has achieved a rare milestone, becoming the 27th agency worldwide to earn Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status from the International…

Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

Highland Rivers awarded $1 million to expand recovery-to-work programs through Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative

The following press release was submitted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health has been selected as a partner organization in a $13.4 million regional initiative funded through…

Education, News December 12, 2025

ACE Program at Kennesaw State Announces New Projects to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunities

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] New Projects Made Possible Through Support from the Coca-Cola Company in North America The Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs (ACE)…

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