Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather May 31, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to possibility of isolated thunderstorms Wednesday May 31

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Cobb County May 30, 2023

15-year-old homicide victim found off Quiet Creek Court Sunday morning

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department issued the following public information release: On Sunday, May 28, 2023, around 11:35 am, Cobb County Police responded to an address…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County May 30, 2023

Driver killed, passengers seriously injured when Maserati hits embankment on John Ward Road, bursts into flames

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal single vehicle…

Climate and Weather May 30, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Severe weather not expected but lightning could be a concern

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on May 30, 2023 due to the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. Severe…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

From the Editor May 29, 2023

Writing about Mableton City Council meetings

I’ve spent the past five days gripped with a sort of low-level panic over the progress of my article about the second transitional meeting of the Mableton City Council. I’ve…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation May 29, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite rise in cost nationally

Georgia gas prices have remained steady at the pump over the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline currently at $3.25 per gallon. This is 8 cents…

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

Young woman running in high school track event

Sports May 28, 2023

High school track stars from Cobb County among All-Metro Track & Field honorees

High school track and field athletes in Cobb County made a great showing as the date is approaching for the All-Metro High School Track & Field Awards Ceremony. The ceremony…

Marietta May 28, 2023

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery. View Larger Map The event will take place on Memorial Day,…

Smyrna May 28, 2023

Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony features Staff Sergeant, and Smyrna business owner, Tamara Kosoris

The City of Smyrna‘s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature guest speaker Staff Sergeant Tamara Kosoris, a Smyrna resident and business owner. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29…

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