Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Commissioner Monique Sheffield holding certificate

Cobb County November 21, 2023

Commissioner Sheffield awarded certificate for completing ACCG core training

Commissioner Monique Sheffield photo from Cobb County website Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield was awarded a certificate from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for completing…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2023

Wave of thunderstorms and gusty wind expected in Cobb County and region Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday November 21. Thunderstorms are expected to move across the region,…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland November 20, 2023

Sitka Gear to open store in The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta announced that Sitka Gear will be opening a location at the complex. It will be on Battery Walk next door to River Street Sweets. An opening date…

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Opinion November 20, 2023

Yes, You Should Absolutely Talk Politics Over The Thanksgiving Holidays

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last week, several of my LaGrange College undergraduates joined me at the Georgia Political Science Association, where they presented our…

Climate and Weather November 20, 2023

Cold front to bring thunderstorms, gusty winds to Cobb County and region Monday Nov 20

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday November 20 as thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to…

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

Transportation November 20, 2023

It’s a happier Thanksgiving for Georgia drivers as gas prices continue to drop

The Georgia gas price average continues its downward trend ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in keeping with the national trend of lower gasoline prices. According to the weekly report from…

Transportation November 19, 2023

I-75 lane closures near Marietta will continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that lane closures on I-75 near Marietta will continue until Monday morning. GDOT’s press release described the scope and schedule for the work…

Business November 19, 2023

Reminder for hospitality and tourism companies: grants still available until December 8

Cobb County posted a reminder to the county website that applications for Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Employee Retention Grants are still open until December 8. If you have a business…

Mableton November 19, 2023

City of Mableton calls public meeting about Cobb zoning case on South Service Road

The City of Mableton has called a public community meeting to discuss a rezoning case that is scheduled to come before the Cobb County Board of Commissioners zoning meeting on…

Climate and Weather November 19, 2023

Possibility of critical fire danger in Cobb and surrounding region Sunday afternoon

The National Weather Service warned of the possibility of critical fire danger for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Sunday November 19 due to…

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