Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Nonprofits August 1, 2025

Cobb Collaborative is on the hunt for family ambassadors for its Early Childhood Initiative

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Collaborative is on the hunt for family ambassadors. The umbrella social service and community activist group’s Early Childhood Initiative is spearheading the program, says Alison…

History August 1, 2025

“Unsung Heroes: African American Soldiers in William T. Sherman’s Army”, presented at four Cobb libraries

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following press release about a talk by a historian on Black soldiers who served in the U.S. Army during the Civil War: Historian…

Weather August 1, 2025

Another day of hot weather in Atlanta region, followed by potential flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of high heat indices and the potential for strong thunderstorms and flooding over the…

Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

In a public information release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public…

Community Life July 31, 2025

Cobb Judges Support “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive

According to a news release posted on the Cobb County website, five Cobb County judges joined Channel 2 Action News’ 22nd annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign this week, contributing to…

Libraries July 31, 2025

Gotta Dumpling Up to Catch’em all at West Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson In addition to D&D, chess, and mahjong events, West Cobb Regional Library showcases cultural diversity on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00, with a family-friendly cooking class led…

Libraries July 31, 2025

Creative respite and book groups on August schedule for North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library (NCRL) has scheduled events for working adults and parents this August. They can take time (or make time) for themselves to enjoy the…

Weather July 31, 2025

Heat advisory issued + scattered storms for metro Atlanta Thursday

The National Weather Service issued another heat advisory for metro Atlanta, Thursday, July 31, as scorching heat continues to grip the region. The advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m….

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Libraries July 30, 2025

Body and mind sustenance on the schedule at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson With a schedule as slim as a lean physique this August (as of this article’s date), Mountain View Regional Library has scheduled a couple of wellness events…

Festivals July 30, 2025

Long-time vendor expresses fondness for North Georgia State Fair

By Mark Woolsey Michelle Spivey and her family have a warm regard for the North Georgia State Fair, presented by Superior Plumbing, set for Sept 18 through the 28th at…

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

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