Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather January 2, 2023

Dense fog advisory and hazardous weather outlook due to incoming showers and thunderstorms issued for Cobb

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory and hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Monday, January 2, 2023. This morning dense…

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

Guest Commentary January 1, 2023

Prioritize your life in 2023

By Jerry Frear It’s that time of year again – the start of a new calendar year is upon us, and many of us are thinking about our goals and…

Weather January 1, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County New Year’s: dense fog this morning, thunderstorms beginning Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and several other metro counties on New Year’s Day due to fog this morning and waves of thunderstorms…

Weather December 31, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County December 31: dense morning fog, possible afternoon thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Saturday, December 31, due to a dense fog advisory in the…

Transportation December 30, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, December 31 to Friday, January 6

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, December 31, 2022, to Friday,…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta December 30, 2022

Pedestrian struck by vehicle and seriously injured on South Marietta Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating an accident resulting in serious…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw December 30, 2022

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for inclusive swing at Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park: Wednesday, January 4

The City of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new inclusive swing in the city’s inclusive playground at Swift-Cantrell Park. The ceremony will…

The brick Kennesaw Police Department building with 6 small columns on a portico

Kennesaw December 29, 2022

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services issues public information release about death of teen in Kennesaw frozen lake

Nicholas Danz, the public information officer for Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, distributed the following public information release about the death of the 16-year-old teen who fell into a…

Marietta December 29, 2022

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for planting at Marietta City Club Golf Course

The Marietta Tree Keepers needs volunteers to help plant trees at the Marietta City Club Golf Course on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Sign-in and refreshments will begin at 9 a.m….

Map of Custer Park Sport & Fitness Center showing proximity to North Fairground Street in Marietta

Marietta December 29, 2022

Registration open for Marietta’s Gem City Mid-winter Camp

The City of Marietta announced on its website that registration for the Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is open. The camp, for children 6-12 years old, will take place February 20…

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