Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The brick front of the Lewis Ray Library, with dappled shade

Cobb County Public Library July 22, 2023

Cobb’s Lewis Ray Library to close for renovations and transformation into Family Services Branch

According to a news release from Cobb County Public Library Communications Coordinator Thomas Brooks, the Lewis A. Ray Library will close temporarily starting Monday, August 7, for a renovation project….

Climate and Weather July 21, 2023

Flash flood warning in effect for Cobb and nearby counties until 12:15 a.m. Saturday July 22.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning in effect for Cobb County and several other nearby counties, in effect until 12:15 a.m. Saturday (just after midnight) July…

Senior ADA Linda Dunikoski and Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady, Jr. (photo from the Cobb County website)

Cobb County July 21, 2023

Linda Dunikoski, Cobb Senior Asst. District Attorney who played leading role in Ahmaud Arbery case, honored by Georgia prosecutors

Linda Dunikoski, Senior Assistant District Attorney of Cobb Judicial Circuit, who was prominent in the prosecution of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery, was recently named Prosecutor of the Year by…

Climate and Weather July 21, 2023

Strong thunderstorm expected to strike parts of Cherokee, Cobb and Floyd counties

A strong thunderstorm is expected to hit parts of Cherokee and Cobb counties by 6:25 a.m. today, Friday Jul 21, 2023. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 20, 2023

Catfish Hox Does Fish Right, and So Much More

[This column by Brian Benefield is part of the series Cobb Cuisine Culture and Community] Simple ingredients are often the most difficult to perfect, but when executed precisely, the result…

Mableton July 20, 2023

Activities at South Cobb Regional Library for August include a drive to donate hygiene products for homeless people

by Kelly Johnson I’ll be honest. I have been held up in comfort for most of July, meeting a writing goal (and forging a relationship). The few times I have…

People talking and looking at display easels

Transportation July 20, 2023

Residents give input on upcoming South Cobb Transit Center

by Caleb Groves South Cobb residents voiced their opinions at the public workshop for the new South Cobb Transit Center held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Connection Pointe Church….

Climate and Weather July 20, 2023

Slight risk of severe storms for north Georgia as complex of thunderstorms move in from Tennessee

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for today: Thursday, July 20. There is a slight risk…

Men working around water main break with heavy equipment

Cobb County July 19, 2023

Powers Ferry Road closed between Delk and Terrell Mill: work on water main break underway

Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt sent the following update on the water main break at Powers Ferry Road that is causing the current the lane closure: “Cobb DOT is…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Cobb County July 19, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces award nominees for 2023 Public Safety Appreciation Week

Each year the Cobb Chamber recognizes public safety personnel to mark Public Safety Appreciation week. The Chamber released the list of individuals and teams nominated for the awards in a…

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