Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County January 25, 2024

Former Cobb County Manager David Hankerson dies at 77

David Hankerson photo courtesy of Cobb County government Cobb County government announced in a news release that former County Manager David Hankerson died today after a long illness. Hankerson was…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County January 25, 2024

Suspected carjackers flee onto KSU campus; one apprehended, two still at large

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department reported in a public information release that a carjacker was arrested and two more more are still at large after they…

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 25, 2024

Transportation projects dominate Tuesday’s Cobb BOC meeting

by Caleb Groves Jan. 24, 2024 On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted to approve numerous transportation items for projects within Cobb. Tuesday’s meeting was…

Climate and Weather January 25, 2024

Flood watch for Cobb County now extended through Saturday evening

The flood watch issued for Cobb County and the surrounding region by the National Weather Service has now been extended through Saturday evening, January 27, 2024. What is in the…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cobb County January 24, 2024

Battle & Brew gamer bar and restaurant to open in the Battery Atlanta

For decades, there was a notion that the natural habitat for geekdom was Mom’s basement, surrounded by Star Wars action figures, Klingon language guides, and a room cluttered with video…

Climate and Weather January 24, 2024

Flood watch remains in effect in Cobb County this evening through Friday

The flood watch issued for Cobb County and the surrounding region by the National Weather Service will remain in effect from Wednesday evening, January 24, through Friday evening, January 26….

Climate and Weather January 24, 2024

Heavy rains, possible flooding expected across north Georgia including Cobb County

Heavy rains are expected in Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia beginning this evening, January 24, 2024. In addition, a flood watch is in effect for…

Climate and Weather January 23, 2024

Flood watch for Cobb & surrounding region starting Wed January 24

A flood watch has been issued for Cobb County and the surrounding region by the National Weather Service in effect from Wednesday evening January 24 through Friday evening January 26….

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Austell January 23, 2024

Austell to host Black History Month Creatives Market

The City of Austell will host a Black History Month Creatives Market on February 17th, 2024. Free vendor registration is now open. Here is the announcement distributed by the City…

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Town Center January 23, 2024

Registrations still open for the popular Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K

The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement that the popular Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K is still accepting registrations for the March 23 race: Town Center Community is still…

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Climate and Weather March 12, 2025

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Former Cobb County Manager David Hankerson dies at 77

Suspected carjackers flee onto KSU campus; one apprehended, two still at large

Transportation projects dominate Tuesday’s Cobb BOC meeting

Flood watch for Cobb County now extended through Saturday evening

Battle & Brew gamer bar and restaurant to open in the Battery Atlanta

Flood watch remains in effect in Cobb County this evening through Friday

Heavy rains, possible flooding expected across north Georgia including Cobb County

Flood watch for Cobb & surrounding region starting Wed January 24

Austell to host Black History Month Creatives Market

Registrations still open for the popular Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K