Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County November 29, 2023

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigating homicide on Circle 75 Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner, the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place at 4900 Circle 75 Parkway. …

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Town Center November 29, 2023

The 2024 Noonday Creek 5K & 10K features a poster design competition

The Town Center Community announced that registration is open for the 2024 Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race on the Noonday Creek Trail, to take place Saturday, March 23. You…

Climate and Weather November 29, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County for Wednesday November 29

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Wednesday, November 29, 2023 due to dry…

Cobb County November 28, 2023

Single-car crash on Canton Road leaves Woodstock woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP. Unit) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Powder Springs November 28, 2023

Pedestrian struck by car and seriously injured in Powder Springs

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Unit) is investigating an incident in which…

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

Cobb County November 28, 2023

Register requests $1.59 million to handle Cobb public safety costs for 2025 MLB All-Star Game

According to a news release posted to the Cobb County website, Cobb Public Safety Director Michael Register has requested that the Cobb Board of Commissioners approve $1,589,752.00 in expenditures for…

Climate and Weather November 28, 2023

High danger of fire in Cobb County and region this afternoon: Tuesday Nov. 28

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of a high danger of fire for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023….

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County November 27, 2023

MUST Hope House Shelter to open its Winter Weather Shelter tonight as temperatures drop to freezing

Because of the freezing weather predicted by the National Weather Service for Cobb County over the next few days, MUST Hope House Shelter will be opening its Winter Weather Shelter…

An artists pallet with brushes and smears of paint

Cobb County November 27, 2023

Get some Christmas shopping done and support Cobb County’s vibrant arts community

If you want to get some early Christmas shopping done, while at the same time supporting the vibrant art community in Cobb County, you should visit the annual 12 Days…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation November 27, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue the decline of the past two months

by Larry Felton Johnson The steady decline in gasoline prices in Georgia continued over the past week, with an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline representing…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…