Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Mableton July 20, 2023

Activities at South Cobb Regional Library for August include a drive to donate hygiene products for homeless people

by Kelly Johnson I’ll be honest. I have been held up in comfort for most of July, meeting a writing goal (and forging a relationship). The few times I have…

People talking and looking at display easels

Transportation July 20, 2023

Residents give input on upcoming South Cobb Transit Center

by Caleb Groves South Cobb residents voiced their opinions at the public workshop for the new South Cobb Transit Center held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Connection Pointe Church….

Climate and Weather July 20, 2023

Slight risk of severe storms for north Georgia as complex of thunderstorms move in from Tennessee

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for today: Thursday, July 20. There is a slight risk…

Men working around water main break with heavy equipment

Cobb County July 19, 2023

Powers Ferry Road closed between Delk and Terrell Mill: work on water main break underway

Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt sent the following update on the water main break at Powers Ferry Road that is causing the current the lane closure: “Cobb DOT is…

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Cobb County July 19, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces award nominees for 2023 Public Safety Appreciation Week

Each year the Cobb Chamber recognizes public safety personnel to mark Public Safety Appreciation week. The Chamber released the list of individuals and teams nominated for the awards in a…

Climate and Weather July 19, 2023

Increasing chance of thunderstorms in Cobb County late morning through afternoon: Wednesday, July 19

Despite a forecast of mostly sunny skies this morning, the chance of rain will increase in the late morning and early afternoon, with showers and thunderstorms expected by afternoon. The…

Mableton city council an mayor seated at long table

Mableton July 18, 2023

Mableton hires former GA Chief Justice Melton to defend against lawsuit seeking to dissolve the city

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced that the city has retained former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton to defend the city against the lawsuit intended to dissolve the city….

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Smyrna July 18, 2023

Child allegedly kidnapped in Smyrna in 2021 found in Mexico and returned safely; two arrested

According to a public information release from Chief Deputy John Stevens of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), the USMS and the Smyrna Police Department, with assistance from the National Center…

Health Care July 18, 2023

Malaria Cases on the Rise in the U.S., Georgia Residents Urged to Take Precautions

From Wellstar Health System With the recent surge in malaria cases across the United States, including regions right in Georgia’s backyard, it is essential to raise awareness about this life-threatening…

Kim Jewett standing in front of a brick wall.

Mableton July 18, 2023

Mableton resident Kim Jewett promoted to GBI’s Assistant Manager of Trace Evidence

[Correction: this article initially ran with the photo of another person who was promoted in the GBI. We regret the error, and apologies to Ms. Jewett] A resident of Mableton,…

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