Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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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…

Climate and Weather July 8, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms are in Saturday’s forecast for Cobb County and most of the region, with more to come

Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast for metro Atlanta weather, with more to come as an approaching cold front threatens an increased chance of severe weather beginning Sunday. The National…

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Marietta July 7, 2023

Marietta Parks to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month on Marietta Square

July is National Parks & Recreation Month, and Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities will hold a celebration in Glover Park on Marietta Square on Jul 14, 2023 from 4 –…

Climate and Weather July 7, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms threaten north and central Georgia, with severe storms possible Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for the afternoon of Friday, July 7, 2023. Scattered thunderstorms…

Crime July 7, 2023

Cobb judge sentences man to life for repeated sexual abuse of his stepdaughter

A Cobb County jury found Jason Lamont Callahan, 46, of Lithia Springs, guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual battery and six counts of child molestation. The victim was his…

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Cobb by the Numbers July 6, 2023

Cobb County tax bill gone up? Here’s an interactive map where you can find out how your home value compares with others in your census tract

by Larry Felton Johnson This year many homeowners in Cobb County got an unpleasant jolt as reassessments of home values brought about an increase in the tax bill for most…

Climate and Weather July 6, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms threaten Cobb County and surrounding region this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia on Thursday, July 6, due to the expectation of more…

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Cobb County July 5, 2023

Workshops to be held for Marietta and South Cobb transit transfer centers

There will be workshops to discuss the relocation of the Marietta CobbLinc Transfer Center, and to discuss the details of the new transfer center to be established in South Cobb….

Cobb County July 5, 2023

Recommendation on mixed-use development near Silver Comet Trail extension delayed 30 days by Cobb Planning Commission

In its July meeting Wednesday the Cobb County Planning Commission voted to delay making a recommendation on a rezoning request for the purpose of building a mixed-use development on Plant…

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