Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta May 26, 2023

Marietta History Center to take part again in the Dixie Highway Yard Sale

Once again, the Marietta History Center (MHC) will be a part of the Dixie Highway Yard Sale from Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4…

musical notation -- a treble clef sign and two eighth notes D and E ascending in pitch

Music May 25, 2023

Georgia Symphony Orchestra announces the schedule for its 2023-2024 season

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra issued the following news release announcing its 2023-2024 season: Marietta, GA, May 25, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) proudly announces the 2023-2024 season schedule for…

David Jones wearing a blue suit and yellow tie.

Cobb County May 25, 2023

Cobb Sheriff Owens appoints David Jones as new chief of staff

In a public information release this afternoon Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens announced the appointment of David Jones as the new Chief of Staff at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office….

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Music May 25, 2023

Streaming video from Cobb’s Jenny Anderson Theatre wins Telly Award for Best Long-Form Entertainment

The Telly Awards announced that the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre’s streaming production of THE WILD PARTY has received a Telly Award for Best Long-Form Entertainment. The Telly Awards recognize excellence…

Jo Ann Chitty wearing a white shirt standing against a wall.

Business May 25, 2023

New chair and officers elected for Town Center CID

The Town Center CID (TCCID) elected a new chair and other officers and added two new board members to replace outgoing members. Jo Ann Chitty, the chief operating officer (COO)…

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Cobb County May 24, 2023

Many Juneteenth events to choose from in Cobb County

Cobb County posted a list of Juneteenth events available around the county. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned that they were free….

A graphic of a drink in a glass with limes and a straw

Kennesaw May 24, 2023

Kennesaw and Luzianne Tea partner on “Brews & Booze” recipe contest

The City of Kennesaw Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival and Luzianne® Tea have partnered to host a “Brews & Booze” Recipe Contest. Participants are invited to submit a recipe for…

A young man holding a certificate with Commissioner Monique Sheffield

Powder Springs May 24, 2023

Elementary school student commended by Cobb commissioners for nationally-recognized mental health project

At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, 11-year-old Ta’Kari Tatum, a student at Cobb County’s Varner Elementary School in Powder Springs, was honored for his…

Cobb County May 24, 2023

Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery in Cobb County under the pretext of going on a date

Jada Hill, 20, was convicted of armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle and aggravated assault, for a robbery in which she lured the victim under the pretext of going on…

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

Mableton May 23, 2023

Mableton City Council to meet this Thursday, May 25

The Mableton City Council will meet this Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. Mableton Mayor Dr. Michael Owens distributed the following notice: CITY OF MABLETON STATE OF GEORGIA COBB COUNTY…

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