Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta May 26, 2024

1910 in Marietta: a con artist jailed, then released, in bizarre forgery case

Flim flam artists have fascinated the public, at least since their exploits were featured, in sometimes exaggerated ways, by pulp fiction writers and tabloid journalists in the late 19th and…

Business May 26, 2024

Former Air Force Secretary Dr. Heather Wilson joins Lockheed Martin board of directors

Photo of Heather Wilson courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Dr. Heather Wilson has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Wilson served…

Climate and Weather May 26, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb & region for Sunday May 26

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, May 26, 2024. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are…

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Health Care May 25, 2024

Highland Rivers’ commitment to Veterans highlighted in new report; more than 3,300 Veterans served since 2013

To mark Memorial Day weekend, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health submitted the following announcement about their report on the veterans who have been served by its programs: More than 3,300 Veterans…

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Cobb County May 25, 2024

39 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for the week ending Friday, May 24

Here are the 39 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 24, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Elections May 25, 2024

How A Georgia Democratic Socialist Outperformed Progressives In Oregon

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gabriel Sanchez, a Georgian member of the Democratic Socialists of America ousted an incumbent state legislator. He succeeded where fellow…

Climate and Weather, Uncategorized May 25, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms to continue in north Georgia Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered thunderstorms are expected through the day, with the main danger…

Transportation May 24, 2024

Cobb DOT announces lane closures at Shallowford and Wesley Chapel roads Wed May 29

Cobb County Department of Transportation announced there will be lane closures on Wednesday, May 29, near the intersection of Shallowford and Wesley Chapel roads. View Larger Map Contractors will…

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Kennesaw May 24, 2024

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum to host Southern Spirits July 3

Image above created using DALL-E from OpenAI The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about a fundraiser for the Southern Museum coinciding with the city’s Salute to America…

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Marietta May 24, 2024

Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K presents Silver Pen awards to students from 5 Cobb elementary schools

Image above created by DALL-E from OpenAI John Kone of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K submitted the following article about the club’s Silver Pen awards: In May of…

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