Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Holidays November 7, 2023

No Cooking, No Problem on Thanksgiving

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I am preparing a small meal this year for Thanksgiving, and although I…

Education November 7, 2023

Increase in first-year and graduate students drives record enrollment at Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State University distributed the following news release reporting record enrollment for the fall semester of 2023: Kennesaw State University continues to attract students in record numbers as its Fall…

Announcement for free pet microchipping Monday November 13 at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter. 100 chips available. RSVP to Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2023

Microchipping Your Pet for Disaster Preparedness

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist Disasters can strike at any time, and they can leave you and your pet separated. Microchipping is a simple and…

Cobb County November 7, 2023

Cobb County Public Safety Foundation provides decontamination device for the fire department

by Larry Felton Johnson With the help of donations from the public, the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation donated a “Storm Stick” to the Cobb County Fire Department. The Storm…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2023

Microchipping Your Pet for Travel

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist If you’re planning to travel with your pet, microchipping is one of the most important things you can do…

Marietta November 7, 2023

Marietta proposes changes to its use of CDBG funds

The City of Marietta has proposed changes to the use of funds it is receiving from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). This will require an amendment to the CDBG PY2023-2027…

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

Transportation November 6, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia and nationally continue to decline on low demand plus lower oil cost

The gasoline price drop we’ve seen in Georgia in past weeks continued, dropping six cents to a statewide average of $2.90 per gallon. This is in keeping with the national…

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Cobb County November 5, 2023

Cobb to host report on county’s supplier diversity program Thursday Nov 9

Cobb County will host a virtual information meeting to report on the state of the county’s supplier diversity program at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9. The virtual event is open…

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Uncategorized November 5, 2023

Cobb Chamber to hold its annual Military Appreciation Luncheon Monday

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following announcement about its 71st Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon: WHO: Major General Thomas Carden, Adjutant General of the Georgia Department of Defense Brigadier General Melissa…

Climate and Weather November 5, 2023

Another day, another high fire danger alert for Cobb County and region

The National Weather Service issued another high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday November 5. The elevated danger of fire is due…

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Education January 18, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

Climate and Weather January 18, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, January 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy, with…

Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

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…

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