Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Austell September 22, 2023

Further lane closures this weekend on Austell Road for resurfacing

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures this weekend on Austell Road overnight Friday and Sunday. The entire span of the project runs between Veterans Memorial Highway and…

Mableton September 22, 2023

Lane closures resume on Mableton Parkway Friday and Sunday nights

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures this weekend on Mableton Parkway for the ongoing resurfacing project. The public information release describes the scope and schedule of the…

Smyrna September 22, 2023

Multiple lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings this weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures this weekend on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings. The work is related to an ongoing bridge preservation project. Three of the…

Powder Springs September 22, 2023

One Book, One City literary event in Powder Springs features “Wildseed Witch”

A unique literary event is coming to downtown Powder Springs on Saturday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. It’s the One Book, One City: Tween Challenge 2023 at Thurman Springs Park’s Hardy…

Kennesaw September 22, 2023

After tragedy, a Kennesaw State mom turns pain into purpose

[This article by Amanda Cook first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For a parent, there could never be a worse tragedy than losing a child….

Cobb County September 22, 2023

North Georgia State Fair underway, county urges fair-goers to use County Services Parkway

by Larry Felton Johnson The North Georgia State Fair is underway, and Cobb County has issued a traffic advisory. The county advises fair-goers to use County Services Parkway to get…

Political Cartoon for September 21, 2023 by Clay Jones

Opinion September 21, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

A white/tan hound with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption September 21, 2023

How to Prepare Your Pet for Autumn: 5 Essential Tips

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist As the leaves start to change color and the air turns crisper, it’s time to transition your furry friend…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Cobb County September 21, 2023

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15, 2023 and will continue through October 15. To celebrate the occasion the Cobb County Public Library prepared a reading list to celebrate “the contributions…

Cobb County September 21, 2023

The fall season brings an abundance of festivals throughout Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson Each year brings fall festivals, some celebrating Halloween, some Thanksgiving, and others just to celebrate the relief from the summer heat pending the arrival of cold…

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Mableton January 19, 2025

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