Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Crime March 9, 2023

GBI issues statement on the Cobb County police shooting of a man during an I-75 traffic stop

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued its initial statement on the shooting of a man by a Cobb County officer during a traffic stop on I-75 near Delk Road Wednesday…

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Marietta March 9, 2023

Marietta Parks & Rec receives Tree City USA award for the 39th consecutive year

At Wednesday’s Marietta City Council meeting the council recognized the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department for receiving the Tree City USA award from the Georgia Forestry Commission for the 39th…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw March 9, 2023

Kennesaw announces headline acts for its 2023 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release announcing the headline acts at its popular Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival (Lightly edited to remove an obsolete date reference): Kennesaw,…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 9, 2023

Marietta will hold public review meeting for its use of the Community Development Block Grants

According to an announcement posted to the City of Marietta website, a public review meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday March 24, 2023 at 268 Lawrence Street,…

Entertainment and Recreation March 9, 2023

The Battery Atlanta features a Drag Brunch, a Yoga Wellness Series, Jazz, and more in its March 2023 event lineup

The Battery Atlanta will feature a varied series of events in its March lineup. The schedule below is reprinted from a Battery Atlanta press release: Shamrock Shenanigans, Extravagant Drag Brunch…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 4, 2025

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