Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather July 19, 2023

Increasing chance of thunderstorms in Cobb County late morning through afternoon: Wednesday, July 19

Despite a forecast of mostly sunny skies this morning, the chance of rain will increase in the late morning and early afternoon, with showers and thunderstorms expected by afternoon. The…

Mableton city council an mayor seated at long table

Mableton July 18, 2023

Mableton hires former GA Chief Justice Melton to defend against lawsuit seeking to dissolve the city

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced that the city has retained former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton to defend the city against the lawsuit intended to dissolve the city….

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Smyrna July 18, 2023

Child allegedly kidnapped in Smyrna in 2021 found in Mexico and returned safely; two arrested

According to a public information release from Chief Deputy John Stevens of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), the USMS and the Smyrna Police Department, with assistance from the National Center…

Health Care July 18, 2023

Malaria Cases on the Rise in the U.S., Georgia Residents Urged to Take Precautions

From Wellstar Health System With the recent surge in malaria cases across the United States, including regions right in Georgia’s backyard, it is essential to raise awareness about this life-threatening…

Kim Jewett standing in front of a brick wall.

Mableton July 18, 2023

Mableton resident Kim Jewett promoted to GBI’s Assistant Manager of Trace Evidence

[Correction: this article initially ran with the photo of another person who was promoted in the GBI. We regret the error, and apologies to Ms. Jewett] A resident of Mableton,…

Climate and Weather July 18, 2023

Possibility of storms in Tennessee Valley moving toward Cobb County with damaging winds this afternoon

Despite otherwise calm weather forecast for today, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia. Showers and a…

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

Climate and Weather July 18, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in effect in metro Atlanta for today, Tuesday July 18, 2023

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of high ozone levels in metro Atlanta for today, Tuesday, Jul 18,…

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

Cumberland July 17, 2023

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run at Cumberland Mall

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, an arrest has been made in yesterday’s fatal hit-and-run accident that happened at Cumberland…

A row of officials and drug treatment court graduates, some holding certificates

Cobb County July 17, 2023

Four new graduates celebrated by the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court

Cobb County Superior Court celebrated four new graduates from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court. The graduation ceremony was attended by judges, officials, community members, and loved ones. The participants…

Climate and Weather July 17, 2023

Code Orange Air Quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for tomorrow, Tuesday July 18

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of high ozone levels in metro Atlanta for tomorrow, Tuesday, Jul 18,…

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