Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta July 16, 2023

Visit Santa early, in Marietta’s Christmas in July celebration

If the hot weather we’re experiencing in Cobb County makes you want to get into the spirit of a season when cooler weather prevails, Santa Claus is paying an early…

Business July 16, 2023

Author and leadership consultant Kevin Paul Scott to speak at the Chamber’s August Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber announced that the featured speaker for its August Marquee Monday series on August 14 will be business motivational speaker and author Kevin Paul Scott. The doors open…

A man with a weed wacker clears brush from a trail

Chattahoochee RiverLands July 16, 2023

MIC and TPL host clearing and cleanup at Chattahoochee RiverLands Mableton trailhead

Barry Krebs provided us with the following information photos about the brush clearing and litter cleanup at the Chattahoochee RiverLands Mableton trailhead: The Trust For Public Land along with the…

Climate and Weather July 16, 2023

Thunderstorm chance lingers in Cobb County, but should remain scattered to isolated

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for today, Sunday July 16. Scattered and isolated thunderstorms are…

An image of a fishhook capturing a wallet and credit card, with the label scams and scammers above

Cobb County July 15, 2023

Owners of lost pets being scammed by criminals claiming to work for Cobb Animal Services

There is never a shortage of criminals preying on the hope, grief and tragedy of vulnerable people. Cobb County reports that a new scam is making the rounds. Scammers in…

JoAnn Birrell seated in BOC meeting room

Cobb County July 15, 2023

Cobb Commissioner Birrell to hold open house for residents to ask questions, comment on the 2024 budget

Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell distributed the following announcement about an open house she’s organizing in East Cobb to discuss the proposed budget: “Commissioner Birrell is hosting an…

Climate and Weather July 15, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for today, Saturday, July 15. Scattered and isolated thunderstorms are…

Transportation July 14, 2023

Lane closures scheduled on I-75 this weekend near Smyrna and Vinings

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 this weekend near Smyrna and Vinings in Cobb and Fulton counties. The GDOT press release describes the scope and…

Cobb County July 14, 2023

Gina Hawkins appointed Assistant Chief Deputy in Cobb Sheriff’s Office

According to a public information release from the office of Sheriff Craig Owens, the sheriff has appointed Gina Hawkins as Assistant Chief Deputy. Hawkins served as the Police Chief of…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth July 14, 2023

Acworth to hold three public hearings on proposed property tax increase

The City of Acworth has announced a proposed tax increase, and has scheduled the three hearings required by state law before voting on the increase. There is no proposed increase…

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National March 10, 2025

Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history

by Daniel J. Olson, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] English should be the official language of the United States, says a new executive…

Health Care March 10, 2025

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