Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Austell May 17, 2024

Sweetwater Mission’s 2024 Community On The Move

Barry Krebs submitted the following report (and the photos) on Sweetwater Mission’s annual Community On The Move: Sweetwater Mission hosted their annual Community On The Move 2024 with the theme…

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Climate and Weather May 17, 2024

Isolated to numerous thunderstorms expected in Cobb and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook on Friday, May 17 for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to numerous thunderstorms are expected…

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Elections May 16, 2024

Get Out the Vote block party at Riverview Landing Friday

The following public service announcement was submitted to the Cobb County Courier: In partnership with some of Cobb County Commissioners’ offices, Riverview Landing is hosting a Get Out the Vote…

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources

Housing May 16, 2024

Families in Cobb Celebrate Having a Home and Stability

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources (Photo: Cobb County Government) The Center for Family Resources submitted the following…

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Marietta May 16, 2024

Nominations open for Marietta’s 2024 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal

Image generated using DALL-E from OpenAI Do you know someone who is either a current resident, a longtime past resident, or a person who has brought some distinction to the…

Education May 15, 2024

East Cobb County Council of PTAs names 2024 Margie Hatfield scholarship winners

Pictured from L to R: Jennifer He (Walton), Timy Dang (Sprayberry), Ella Jeffres (Pope), Margie Hatfield, Julia Randall (Lassiter) and Andrew Herrera (Kell). Micheal Garza submitted the following news release:…

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Cobb County May 15, 2024

Dispute over how many votes it takes to pass a resolution on the Cobb BOC

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, May 12, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the proposed transit referendum and the intent to put the transit tax…

Climate and Weather May 15, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook: isolated thunderstorms forecast for Cobb & region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Wednesday May 15 for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue…

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Letters to the Editor May 14, 2024

A Thank You to Watching the Funds – Cobb

Dear Editor, Last Tuesday Watching the Funds – Cobb, a non-partisan grassroots organization, held an information session on the Cobb County Schools proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. While…

Climate and Weather May 14, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms in Cobb County and region this afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon,…

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