Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Heat index of 105 to 109 expected in Cobb County and much of region today: Friday Aug 25

If you can stay in air conditioning, today’s a day to do it. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and the surrounding region for…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 24, 2023

Safely Traveling with Your Pet in a Car

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist Traveling with your furry companion can be an enjoyable and memorable experience, but ensuring your pet’s safety during car…

Climate and Weather August 24, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Thursday, August 24

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather August 24, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for second consecutive day

The poor air quality in metro Atlanta will continue for a second consecutive day. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather…

Marietta August 23, 2023

Registration open for Marietta’s 2023 Harvestfest pie-eating contest

To turn the old saying around, if your “stomach is bigger than your eyes” (or at least if you have a high-capacity stomach) you might want to register for the…

Cobb County Public Library August 23, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for seasonal transition with a packed schedule

by Kelly Johnson For the month of September, the calendar at South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) is packed. Carrying over from August, the Project U First drive anchors the library’s…

Climate and Weather August 23, 2023

Poor air quality expected in metro Atlanta today: Code Orange, Wednesday August 23

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in metro Atlanta today, Wednesday August 23, 2023….

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 22, 2023

It’s a Family Affair at Daily Bread Cafe

[This column by Brian Benefield is part of the series Cobb Cuisine Culture and Community] About twenty-five years ago, Tonya Bruce walked into the Lunch Basket on Cherokee Street to help…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton August 22, 2023

Driver seriously injured in single-car crash on Nickajack Road

According to a public information release from Lt. J.A. McCloskey of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a single-car crash resulting…

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