Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A large group of volunteers at the cleanup pose for a photo op.

Mableton June 10, 2023

Commissioner Sheffield’s litter cleanup in South Cobb a success

Barry Krebs, well-known in the Mableton and Austell areas for organizing and participating in community cleanups as part of his activities with Keep Cobb Beautiful and with the South Cobb…

Monica DeLancy, Cobb SCLC President Dr. Ben Williams, and Cobb SCLC Field Director Rich Pellegrino outside at rally

Housing June 10, 2023

Monica DeLancy’s eviction hearing delayed until July 28

by Caleb Groves [Correction: an earlier version of this article identified the date of the hearing as June 28. We regret the error] An outspoken advocate for renters’ rights in…

Lisa Cupid with her arm around Linda Brackner

Business June 10, 2023

Chairwoman Cupid to deliver State of the County to Cobb’s business community this Monday, June 12

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will deliver her State of the County Address this Monday, June 12 Marquee Monday event series, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. According…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather June 10, 2023

Air quality still a concern in metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, as Code Orange extended to Saturday, June 10

The Code Orange air quality alert that began Thursday continues through Saturday, June 10, 2023. The alert covers metro Atlanta including Cobb County. What is in the alert? The alert,…

A drawing of a banjo with butterflies over it

Kennesaw June 9, 2023

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host “Bluegrass & Butterflies”

Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw will host a special concert event on Friday, June 30 called “Bluegrass & Butterflies.” The Hired Hands bluegrass band will perform, and guests will get a…

A large tanker aircraft with a much smaller fighter jet attached by a fuel line

Business June 9, 2023

Lockheed Martin chooses an engine from GE Aerospace for its proposed LMXT tanker project

Lockheed Martin, in a press release, announced that GE Aerospace has been chosen as the engine manufacturer for its proposed LMXT strategic tanker aircraft, a major portion of which is projected…

A row of identical bicycle s locked onto station

Town Center June 9, 2023

Town Center Community replaces and upgrades its bikeshare fleet

The Town Center Community announced the replacement of the bike fleet for their bikeshare program with an upgraded design to increase accessibility and longevity for riders. This investment in the…

An alert triangle with "Code Orange Air Quaility Alert" printed on it

Climate and Weather June 9, 2023

Code Orange Air Quality Alert continues for metro Atlanta on Friday, June 9

The Code Orange air quality alert that began yesterday continues through Friday, June 9, 2023. What is in the alert? The alert, relayed by the National Weather Service, reads as…

Climate and Weather June 8, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta, including Cobb County

The National Weather Service relayed the following message from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division. Event:Air Quality AlertAlert:…CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA…

a 19th Century spinning wheel rolling up yarn

Kennesaw June 8, 2023

This Saturday Kennesaw’s Southern Museum holds demonstrations of day-to-day life during the Civil War

The Southern Museum in downtown Kennesaw will hold demonstrations of the day-to-day tasks of the home front and camp life during the Civil War. The event is this Saturday, June…

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