Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A group photo of Kappa Alpha Psi volunteers

Mableton May 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Psi event serves meals to families in need in Mableton

Barry Krebs provided the following report, along with photos, on an event organized by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s Smyrna chapter: The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpharetta-Smyrna came down to serve…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

A graphic representing a thunderstorm with cloud lightning rain and a red warning triangle with exclamation mark

Climate and Weather May 5, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Sunday, May 5. The alert warns of fog in…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 4, 2024

43 new business licensed issued in Cobb for the week ending May 3

Here are the 43 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday May 3, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Elections May 4, 2024

Candidates for Cobb BOC chair face off in forum

By Caleb Groves AUSTELL, Ga.– At Thursday’s Candidate Forum for the Chair of the Cobb County Commissioner, candidates discussed taxes and infrastructure on May 2, 2024. Incumbent Lisa Cupid, a…

Climate and Weather May 4, 2024

Hazardous weather alert for Cobb: scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday, May 4, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. The hazards include scattered thunderstorms, possibly…

Mableton city council an mayor seated at long table

Mableton May 4, 2024

Mableton City Council to take up Comprehensive Plan, changes to city staff pay plan, and extension of business license late fee

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. Before the meeting, there will be a…

KSU President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis.

Education May 3, 2024

Kennesaw State honors former administrator Harris Travis with new exhibit

Photo above: President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis. [This article by Amanda Cook, with photos by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on…

Contour drawing of a bicycle along a house

Marietta May 3, 2024

Public meeting about Marietta’s proposed East Dixie Avenue multi-use trail

The City of Marietta will submit a second-round application to the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of Marietta’s grant application…

Kennesaw May 3, 2024

Smith-Gilbert Gardens hosts Pollinator Palooza to start “A Garden with Wings”

Pollinators are a critical element of the environment. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They are essential for reproducing over 85…

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