Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Climate and Weather December 18, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for north and central GA: morning fog, afternoon storms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, Dec. 18. Patchy morning fog is expected Wednesday…

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Marietta December 17, 2024

Marietta man, 71, reported missing after wandering from assisted living facility

Photo of Cartha Speed courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release: 71-year-old Cartha Speed of Marietta wandered…

Education December 17, 2024

Kennesaw State awarded grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for 18th consecutive year

This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. For the 18th consecutive year, Kennesaw State University’s Department of Health Promotion and Wellness has received a…

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Cobb County December 17, 2024

Report and photos from Vision Rehabilitation Services Christmas Party

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Christmas party of Vision Rehabilitation Services. Vision Rehabilitation Services, specializing in helping visually impaired people, hosted their…

A drawing on the Georgia map with things representing taxes at the center: a sheet titled "Tax," three stacks of gold coins, a credit card and a percent sign

Cobb County December 17, 2024

Cobb BOC to meet with cities to discuss new Georgia property tax law

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will host a meeting with representatives of the city governments within the county to discuss the ramifications of new Georgia law, which creates a…

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Climate and Weather December 17, 2024

National weather service warns of possibility of dense fog over north & central GA

The National Weather Service warned of the possibility of dense fog in Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on the morning of December 17. What is in…

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Elections December 16, 2024

Qualifying for Cobb BOC Districts 2 & 4 special elections take place this week

Cobb County government distributed the following notice about this week’s qualification window for candidates for Cobb County Board of Commissioners districts 2 and 4. Candidates must qualify Dec. 18 –…

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

Cobb County December 16, 2024

Pedestrian killed Friday crossing Canton Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Unit) is investigating the death of a…

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Transportation December 16, 2024

Gasoline price rises slightly in Georgia and nationwide

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose slightly over the past week. The average cost of per gallon for regular unleaded increased by one cent to an…

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Cobb County December 16, 2024

Cobb BOC approves increase in water rates

At its December 10 meeting, in a 4-1 vote, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved an increase in water rates for Cobb County customers. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell opposed the…

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Cobb County December 21, 2024

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