Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Opinion June 18, 2023

Is Crime a Major Issue in Cobb County?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nearly three-fourths of Americans contend that crime is a major issue in America. Given its proximity to Atlanta, Cobb County…

Climate and Weather June 18, 2023

Wave of thunderstorms expected to push through Cobb County and other parts of region Sunday afternoon

According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, a wave of thunderstorms is expected to push through Cobb County and other parts of the region this afternoon…

The entrance to Truist Park with a large sign stating "Atlanta Braves" over the gate

Business June 17, 2023

Cobb Young Professionals will host outing to see the Braves play the Diamondbacks

The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Young Professionals (CYP) and the Greater North Fulton Chamber will do a social outing to watch the Atlanta Braves play the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County June 17, 2023

Public meeting on Cobb County’s proposed use of interest from Justice Assistance Grant progam

A Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. to receive comments on how Cobb County should use the $989.45 in interest income from the…

Business June 17, 2023

Police chiefs of Acworth and Kennesaw to hold fireside chat at Cobb Chamber event

The Northwest Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host a fireside chat between Chief Jesse Evans of the Acworth Police Department and Chief Bill Westenberger of the Kennesaw…

Transportation June 16, 2023

There will be lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd in Cobb County overnight Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 at Cumberland Blvd this weekend. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work as follows:…

South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation June 16, 2023

GDOT announces lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday beginning at 9 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, June 16 2023. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work…

Jobs June 16, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to host a job fair Wednesday, June 21

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following announcement Behavioral Health Job Fair Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is hosting a job fair, Wednesday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,…

Crime June 16, 2023

Man sentenced in Cobb court to 15 years in prison for shooting stranger in back during attempt to retrieve marijuana shipment

Octavious Ricardo Ward, 28, entered a non-negotiated plea of guilty in Cobb County Superior Court to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm during…

Kennesaw June 15, 2023

Community meeting about proposed large development near Town Center in Cobb to be held June 20

The Bells Ferry Civic Association distributed the following announcement about a community meeting to discuss a large mixed-use development proposed near Town Center in Cobb: Community Meeting Scheduled and Input…

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