Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

From the Editor May 29, 2023

Writing about Mableton City Council meetings

I’ve spent the past five days gripped with a sort of low-level panic over the progress of my article about the second transitional meeting of the Mableton City Council. I’ve…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation May 29, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite rise in cost nationally

Georgia gas prices have remained steady at the pump over the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline currently at $3.25 per gallon. This is 8 cents…

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

Young woman running in high school track event

Sports May 28, 2023

High school track stars from Cobb County among All-Metro Track & Field honorees

High school track and field athletes in Cobb County made a great showing as the date is approaching for the All-Metro High School Track & Field Awards Ceremony. The ceremony…

Marietta May 28, 2023

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery. View Larger Map The event will take place on Memorial Day,…

Smyrna May 28, 2023

Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony features Staff Sergeant, and Smyrna business owner, Tamara Kosoris

The City of Smyrna‘s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature guest speaker Staff Sergeant Tamara Kosoris, a Smyrna resident and business owner. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County May 27, 2023

Cobb police arrest three juveniles suspected in crime spree

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, three juveniles were arrested after a Flock camera alerted police to a reportedly stolen…

Powder Springs May 27, 2023

American Legion Memorial Day event in Powder Springs

American Legion Post 294, Powder Springs, will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The ceremony will be at the Powder Springs Veterans…

An artists pallet with brushes and smears of paint

Art May 27, 2023

SCAA accepting art entries for national juried exhibit plus middle and high school competition

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is accepting entries for two exhibits that will take place at The Avenue West Cobb from July 15 through August 4, 2023. One exhibit…

Transportation May 26, 2023

Section of Mars Hill Road in Cobb County to be closed from May 30 to June 27

According to a news release from Cobb County, Mars Hill Road will be closed to through traffic from May 30 to June 27, 2023, for bridge rehabilitation, concrete repairs, and…

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