Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Jo Ann Chitty wearing a white shirt standing against a wall.

Business May 25, 2023

New chair and officers elected for Town Center CID

The Town Center CID (TCCID) elected a new chair and other officers and added two new board members to replace outgoing members. Jo Ann Chitty, the chief operating officer (COO)…

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Cobb County May 24, 2023

Many Juneteenth events to choose from in Cobb County

Cobb County posted a list of Juneteenth events available around the county. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned that they were free….

A graphic of a drink in a glass with limes and a straw

Kennesaw May 24, 2023

Kennesaw and Luzianne Tea partner on “Brews & Booze” recipe contest

The City of Kennesaw Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival and Luzianne® Tea have partnered to host a “Brews & Booze” Recipe Contest. Participants are invited to submit a recipe for…

A young man holding a certificate with Commissioner Monique Sheffield

Powder Springs May 24, 2023

Elementary school student commended by Cobb commissioners for nationally-recognized mental health project

At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, 11-year-old Ta’Kari Tatum, a student at Cobb County’s Varner Elementary School in Powder Springs, was honored for his…

Cobb County May 24, 2023

Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery in Cobb County under the pretext of going on a date

Jada Hill, 20, was convicted of armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle and aggravated assault, for a robbery in which she lured the victim under the pretext of going on…

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

Mableton May 23, 2023

Mableton City Council to meet this Thursday, May 25

The Mableton City Council will meet this Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. Mableton Mayor Dr. Michael Owens distributed the following notice: CITY OF MABLETON STATE OF GEORGIA COBB COUNTY…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County May 23, 2023

Public hearing on the Cobb County Strategic Plan at this evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing about the proposed Cobb County Strategic Plan before the regular BOC meeting, this evening, Tuesday, May 23 at 7…

Climate and Weather May 23, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to possibility of isolated thunderstorms, but widespread storms not expected

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region Tuesday, May 23 due to the continuing possibility of isolated thunderstorms, but…

A poster from Georgia Arson control offering a $10,000 reward for tips in arson investigations

Marietta May 23, 2023

Arson and vandalism investigation underway in Marietta for Cobb Parkway truck torching

The Marietta police and fire departments seek help from the public in an arson and vandalism investigation of an incident early Monday morning, where trucks and trailers were torched and…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta May 22, 2023

Cobb Landmarks to honor local preservationists in ceremony at Root House

Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month with a Preservation Awards Ceremony and Reception on May 27, at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held…

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