Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Cobb County June 11, 2024

Plenty of opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth in Cobb County

1900 photo of Juneteenth celebration (public domain) There are Juneteenth celebrations across Cobb County this weekend. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned…

The front of a former fire station converted to Johnny McCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 11, 2024

History and Friends are Made at Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Firehouse Pub

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Sometimes, you just want to hang out with friends at a local spot…

Military June 11, 2024

Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations for 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber announced that the Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations for its 2025 class. The association is a cooperative effort that includes the Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base…

The brick Kennesaw Police Department building with 6 small columns on a portico

Kennesaw June 10, 2024

Human skeletal remains found on George Busbee Parkway in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Police Department announced that human skeletal remains were found at 4043 George Busbee Parkway by a Cobb EMC employee today. The employee called 911, and when Kennesaw police…

Rhonda Jacobson holding her "Woman of Distinction" award

Business June 10, 2024

Rhonda Jacobson named Cobb Executive Women 2024 Woman of Distinction

Cobb Executive Women, a project of the Cobb Chamber, announced that Rhonda Jacobson, Co-Founder, Vice President of Human Resources and Gemologist at Cumberland Diamond Exchange (CDE) was named the winner…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation June 10, 2024

Average gasoline price in Georgia fell an average of 7 cents per gallon over past week

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia dropped seven cents over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, the average price in Georgia fell…

Climate and Weather June 10, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County & region Monday, June 10

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Monday June 10 due to expected scattered thunderstorms through…

An American flag with fireworks in the background

Powder Springs June 9, 2024

Powder Springs 4th of July includes car show, live bands, fireworks

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following announcement describing its upcoming 4th of July Celebration The City of Powder Springs is presenting its annual free-to-the-public 4th of July Celebration…

Mableton Councilwoman Patty Auch with two women from GPNS

Mableton June 9, 2024

Georgia Native Plant Society works to rid Heritage Park of invasive plants

Barry Krebs sent the following report and photos from the Georgia Native Plant Society’s recent work removing invasive plants from Mableton’s Heritage Park. The Heritage Park area looks a lot…

Climate and Weather June 9, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for north Georgia Sunday: possible showers and thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. In this article, you will learn: What is in today’s…

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