Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A brown dog with its front paws on a table welcoming a visitor

Pets and Pet Adoption March 2, 2023

LifeLine Animal Project hosts free adoption event

By Emma Buker ATLANTA — Four dogs rescued from dangerous environments greeted potential new owners at a free dog adoption event hosted by LifeLine Animal Project at an Atlanta Petco…

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Weather March 2, 2023

Wind advisory for Cobb and other north Georgia counties for Friday, March 2

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties for Friday, March 3, 2022. The advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to…

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

Opinion March 2, 2023

Of Mableton and Medallion: Complexities Of Annexing and Deannexing

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One’s a fictional town, and the other just became a reality by a 53%-47% margin. While one grapples with race,…

Weather March 2, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and much of north Georgia due to scattered showers and thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Thursday, March 2, 2023, due to scattered showers and thunderstorms. What is…

Weather February 28, 2023

Flood Safety Preparedness Week begins March 6

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service distributed the following press release announcing March 6 to 10 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week: (ATLANTA) –…

Business February 28, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces 2023 schedule for its Business After Hours networking events

The Cobb Chamber announced six Business After Hours networking events for the coming year. The announcement describes the events as follows: “Business After Hours is a networking event series that gives…

Business February 28, 2023

Cobb Executive Women seeks nominations for 2023 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that its Cobb Executive Women is inviting nominations for the 2023 Woman of Distinction Award. The award will be presented by S.A….

Crime February 28, 2023

First offender status revoked for 2013 Cobb robbery after parolee goes on multi-state crime spree; new sentence of 20 years handed down

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. announced in a public information release that William Antonio Ellis has been re-sentenced in Cobb Superior Court to 20 years in prison,…

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Marietta February 28, 2023

Marietta to hold free document shredding day

The City of Marietta, Marietta Parks & Recreation, and Keep Marietta Beautiful are hosting a free document shredding event at Elizabeth Porter Park in Marietta, Georgia from 9 a.m. to…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta Police Department February 28, 2023

Marietta police launch new cadet program for 14 to 20-year-olds interested in law enforcement career

The Marietta Police Department invites 14 to 20-year-olds who are interested in law enforcement to a program launch meeting on March 2, 2023, to discuss the department’s new public safety…

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