Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Government & Politics, Local government March 5, 2026

Rome City Commission votes to support banning kratom

By Tovah Meyer [Meyer is a jounalism student at Kennesaw State University] The Rome City Commission voted unanimously Monday night to support the removal of kratom off the streets. This…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety March 5, 2026

Smyrna closing its municipal jail

By Mark Woolsey The city of Smyrna is closing its municipal jail effective later this year and will work on strategies for repurposing the facility. City Council members approved the…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do March 5, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 6 to Sunday, March 8

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 Evening at Marietta SquareSpend a relaxed evening around Glover Park on the Marietta Square, where restaurants, pubs, and shops stay open late and frequently feature live…

A graphic of a group of women of diverse race and profession

Community Life, Libraries March 5, 2026

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library compiled the following reading list in observance of the month that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women: Find…

Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie, passing the leadership to 2026 Chairwoman, Melissa Cantrell of CDH Partners

Business & Economy, Local Business March 5, 2026

Cobb Chamber celebrates milestones, hands out awards

Photo above: Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie, passing the leadership to 2026 Chairwoman, Melissa Cantrell of CDH Partners (photo provided by the Cobb Chamber) By Mark…

A sign at a RaceTrac advertising gasoline at $3.29

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 4, 2026

A sample of gasoline prices around Mableton in photos

By Larry Felton Johnson The average cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Georgia passed the $3.00 mark yeterday, driven by the unfolding war in Iran. As of the…

Powder Springs police SUV in front of brick clothing store

Crime & Public Safety March 4, 2026

Man dies after fatal gunshot from Powder Springs Police during mental health crisis call

According to details in public information releases from the Powder Springs Police Department and the GBI, a 34-year-old Acworth man was fatally shot by Powder Springs police who were responding…

News, Transportation March 4, 2026

Cobb DOT list currently of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, March 4

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Kyle Shankman preparing food while a woman watches

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 4, 2026

Speakeasy Supper Club Isn’t a Secret Anymore

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Just as you’re waiting for something…

Labels of Bremer meatballs recalled from ALDI stores

Food Safety, Health & Wellness March 4, 2026

Nearly 9,500 Pounds of Frozen Meatballs Shipped to Local ALDI Stores Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination

Rosina Food Products Inc. is recalling about 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with metal fragments, according to an announcement Wednesday from the U.S. Department…

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