Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather March 14, 2023

Freeze warning continues in Cobb and other parts of the region until 11 a.m.; Freeze watch resumes at 11 p.m. tonight, Tuesday March 14

The freeze warning issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Tuesday, March 14 continues until 11 a.m. this morning, then at 11 p.m. this evening, a…

Marietta March 13, 2023

The 7th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K to benefit the Marietta Police Athletic League youth programs will start from Marietta Square, Saturday March 18

The annual Shamrock Shuffle 5k, to benefit the Police Athletic League will take place this coming Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Courier spoke with Daneea Badio-McCray, Executive Director of the…

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Gasoline prices March 13, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices spiked sharply over the past week

Georgia gasoline prices spiked sharply over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline has increased 12 cents in the past…

Climate and Weather March 13, 2023

Freeze warning for Cobb and other counties in the region until 11 a.m. Tuesday, then a freeze watch starting 11 p.m. tonight

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Tuesday, March 13 until 11 a.m. A freeze watch goes into effect…

Marietta March 12, 2023

Driver flees scene after seriously injuring two road construction workers in Marietta; injuries life-threatening

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, two construction workers were struck and seriously injured by a driver who fled the scene…

Climate and Weather March 12, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region warning of the possibility of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Severe weather includes the possibility of damaging…

Marietta March 12, 2023

Serious injury accident and arrest on Cobb Parkway near Freys Gin Road

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s STEP Unit is investigating a serious injury vehicle crash that occurred on March…

Transportation March 10, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 in Marietta over the weekend for bridge preservation

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release about lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County on Friday and Saturday overnight: Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation…

Transportation March 10, 2023

Road work and lane closure Information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, March 11, To Friday, March 17, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, March 11, to Friday, March…

Health Care March 10, 2023

Conagra Brands recalls 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat; Cobb and other Georgia counties were among the shipping destinations

Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect that may lead to contamination without any outward signs. The products…

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