Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County May 12, 2024

Cobb tax assessors to hold public info sessions at libraries about the recent tax assessments

Are you interested in appealing your Cobb County tax assessment? Or are you just interesting in learning how the Notices of Assessments are created? The Cobb County Public Library posted…

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Business May 12, 2024

Check out the 40 new businesses licensed by Cobb over the past week

Here are the 40 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 10, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Justice May 11, 2024

Cobb’s Mental Health Court celebrates three new graduates

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris recently led the graduation ceremony for three individuals from the Cobb County Mental Health Court (MHC). The ceremony was attended by officials, attorneys,…

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Cobb County May 11, 2024

Kiosks in Cobb libraries help residents navigate Medicaid, SNAP & other benefits

The Cobb County Public Library announced a feature available at all its branches: Georgia Gateway benefits kiosks, which will help eligible people navigate the support programs they need. “We are…

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Opinion May 11, 2024

On Mother’s Day, Where Is It Best, And Worst, To Be A Woman In The USA?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Women must try to do things as men have tried,” Amelia Earhart once said. “When they fail, their failure must…

Marietta May 11, 2024

Marietta Community School offers children summer break programs in music, sports, theatre and more

Do you live in or near Marietta, and is there a child in your family interested in music, video Production, acting, or sports? If so, Marietta Community School has a…

Housing May 10, 2024

Cobb CDBG office to hold public meeting about shifting the use of HOME-ARP funds

The county posted the following notice on its website about a proposal to shift funds within its HOME-ARP program received through the American Rescue Plan: The Cobb County CDBG (Community…

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Elections May 10, 2024

Cobb District 4 BOC candidates take up home rule maps, transit referendum

District 4 candidates for the Cobb County Board of Commissioners faced off on Monday, May 6, 2024’s forum at Grace City Church. Incumbent Monique Sheffield and attorney Yashica Marshall answered…

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Climate and Weather May 10, 2024

Showers and thunderstorms expected to continue in north Georgia through this morning

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for the morning on May 10. The wave of thunderstorms…

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Cobb County May 9, 2024

Two men sentenced to life after murder of father during 48-hour robbery spree in Cobb County

Stiff sentences were handed down to two of the men involved in a violent 48-hour robbery and murder spree in Cobb County. Elijah Bailey, 20, and Miguel Romo, 21, were…

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