Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton July 29, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: a MIC forum in 2015

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward….

Climate and Weather July 29, 2023

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Saturday July 29

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 due to the expectation…

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

Mableton July 28, 2023

Fatal collision on Fontaine Road in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal collision that…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County July 28, 2023

Tax increase adopted in 3-2 vote at Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting; FY 2024 budget approved

In a 3-2 vote, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a millage rate that resulted in a tax increase by the state’s definition, and also passed the FY 2024…

Climate and Weather July 28, 2023

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Friday July 28

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Friday, Jul 28, 2023 due to expected scattered thunderstorms. The main…

Mableton July 27, 2023

Pedestrian killed on Cityview Drive in Mableton

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating pedestrian death in Mableton….

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

Cobb County Public Library July 27, 2023

Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

According to a news release from the Cobb County Public Library, the system was awarded two grants to support digital literacy and broadband adoption in the community. They were chosen…

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

Climate and Weather July 26, 2023

Third Code Orange air quality alert in a row issued for metro Atlanta: Thursday July 27

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality expected tomorrow, Thursday July 27. This will be…

Music July 26, 2023

Cellist from Marietta Elementary school among 16 young musicians in Franklin Pond Summer Finale Showcase

Sixteen young musicians, including Juno Chen, a cellist from Marietta Elementary School, will perform at the Franklin Pond Chamber Music annual Summer Finale Showcase on Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Mableton July 26, 2023

SAE School in Mableton announces partnership with Alliance Theatre

Mableton-based SAE school distributed the following press release announcing a partnership with Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre: ATLANTA, July 25, 2023—The SAE School has engaged the Alliance Theatre as an education partner…

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