Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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new business July 20, 2025

46 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 18

Here are the 46 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 18, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather July 20, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia expected to continue through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, highlighting the potential for isolated thunderstorms, dangerously high heat index values, and an extended period…

Music July 19, 2025

Georgia Symphony Names Rebecca Strojan Weaver Board Chair for 75th Diamond Season

Photo of Rebecca Weaver courtesy of GSO Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of the appointment of a new board chair for its diamond anniversary season, and of…

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Kennesaw July 19, 2025

Kennesaw announces public hearings on proposed tax increase

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement with the times and dates of the public hearings around the city’s proposed tax increase: The City of Kennesaw today announces its…

Weather July 19, 2025

Dangerous heat index continues across parts of Georgia Saturday PM

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat index values through Tuesday. What is…

Opinion July 18, 2025

Honoring the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you’ve never heard of Bebe Moore Campbell, I want to tell you about her. And if you’re not aware that in 2008 Congress declared the…

Weather July 18, 2025

Dangerously high heat index to continue in Georgia on Friday, July 18

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat indices up to 104 degrees expected this afternoon. The National…

Smyrna July 18, 2025

Smyrna firefighters respond to fire thought caused by model rocket chemicals

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna firefighters battled a house fire with an unexpected twist this week-the presence of volatile chemicals. Smyrna Emergency Management officials say fire crews were sent to a…

Libraries July 18, 2025

Vision to Learn has distributed 300 pairs of glasses and county at Cobb libraries

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following report on the success of its Vision to Learn mobile clinics: Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County libraries in June…

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

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

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