Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Mableton July 10, 2023

Updated: Mableton Mayor and City Council to hold special called training meetings with Georgia Municipal Association

[Editors note: an updated agenda was distributed last night. We’ve edited this article with the new agenda] Mableton Interim City Clerk Susan Hiott distributed the following notice: The City of…

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Mableton July 10, 2023

Mableton Mayor Owens appointed to Cobb & Douglas Board of Health

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens was sworn in as a member of the Cobb & Douglas County Board of Health. He replaces Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin. The Georgia legislation creating county…

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Transportation July 10, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a sharp upward bump over past week

After a few weeks of remaining steady or declining, gasoline prices in Georgia increased sharply, according to the weekly report from AAA. The average gas price in Georgia has risen…

Climate and Weather July 10, 2023

Widespread showers expected across north Georgia Monday July 10 that could lead to localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia due to the forecast of widespread showers and thunderstorms that could…

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Education July 9, 2023

The Home Depot donations boost Kennesaw State’s inclusive academy

This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Continuing its ongoing relationship with Kennesaw State University, The Home Depot granted $65,000 last…

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Cobb County July 9, 2023

First public hearing on Cobb County tax increase to be held this week

Cobb County will hold its first of three required public hearings on the proposed property tax increase this Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held…

Poverty July 9, 2023

MUST Ministries annual dance competition fundraiser coming up July 22

MUST Ministries, an important organization in Cobb County that takes steps to alleviate poverty and homelessness announced its annual fundraising dance competition. The organization distributed the following press release with…

Climate and Weather July 9, 2023

Thunderstorms moving toward Cobb County with marginal risk of severe storms

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for Sunday Jul 9, 2023 due to expected thunderstorms moving…

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Cobb County July 8, 2023

Sewer overflow into Sewell Mill Creek in Cobb County

Cobb County government distributed the following public information release about a sewer overflow into Sewell Mill Creek Notice of Sewer Overflow into Sewell Mill Creek On Friday, July 7, 2023,…

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Cobb by the Numbers July 8, 2023

More information on home values in Cobb County while taxes are on the minds of residents

[This article is the second in a series Cobb by the Numbers that examines our fast-changing county from different angles that can be expressed as numbers and statistics. The goal…

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