Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County May 22, 2023

Pedestrian killed while walking on I-75 near Windy Hill Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit is investigating the death of a pedestrian on I-75 northbound, north of Windy Hill Road…

Cobb County Public Library May 22, 2023

Cobb’s Gritters Library branch closing June 17 in preparation for new building

The Gritters Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library system will close at 5 p.m. on June 17 in preparation for a long-awaited new building. Crews will remove materials…

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

Transportation May 22, 2023

Gasoline prices in Georgia show modest decrease on low demand

Gasoline prices in Georgia have experienced a modest decrease compared to a week ago, at an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded, a one-cent drop from this time…

Climate and Weather May 22, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Monday May 22 includes possible thunderstorms with localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region, Monday May 22, due to the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by localized…

Opinion May 21, 2023

Cobb County Is In A Pickle Over The Latest American Sports Craze

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Top American sportswriter Rick Reilly took a whack at Pickleball, the latest U.S. sports craze, in a Washington Post column….

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta May 21, 2023

Storyteller series on Marietta Square will feature dramatic readings of classic tales

The City of Marietta’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities department will hold what the city’s website calls the “opening of a new chapter” in the special events book, the Storyteller Series,…

image with a bus and train with the text Public Transit

Public Transit May 21, 2023

Public meeting scheduled on the Cumberland Transit Center Site Feasibility Study

If you’re interested in giving input into a very important practical aspect of public transit in Cobb County, one that has a direct impact on the rider experience and efficiency…

Climate and Weather May 21, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: afternoon showers and thunderstorms through next Wednesday

Our on-again, off-again rain is expected to continue through at least next Wednesday, according to the latest hazardous weather outlook. The outlook was issued last night (Saturday, May 20) and…

Marietta May 20, 2023

Repeat offender gets life without parole for Marietta armed robbery

Gregory Allen Scott, 36, was found guilty of one count of armed robbery and one count of violation of Georgia controlled substances act and sentenced to life without the possibility…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw May 20, 2023

Dozens of companies to participate in Kennesaw Job Fair

If you’re looking for a job, or exploring a career change, there’s an event that gives you an opportunity to talk to representatives from dozens of companies across a wide…

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