Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Mableton March 31, 2024

More Cobb History: Bandits captured outside Mableton in 1914 car chase

In 1914 a newspaper called the Atlanta Georgian was owned by William Randolph Hearst. Like most Hearst newspapers, the Georgian placed a high emphasis on sensationalism. Crime and scandal were…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Education March 30, 2024

AI is the Future: Autonomous Cars Revolution

[This article is by Brianna DaCosta, a student at Kennesaw State University. She spoke to engineering professors at KSU about the future of autonomous vehicles] Rafia Akhter, an electrical engineering…

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Housing March 30, 2024

Monica DeLancy’s email to tenants under threat of eviction

Monica DeLancy, a well-known Cobb County tenants’ rights organizer and the founder and president of the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, distributed a message to tenants who are under…

Climate and Weather March 30, 2024

Another afternoon of high fire danger in Cobb County and region

For the second day in a row, the National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region. Low relative humidity, dry…

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 March 29, 2024

Check out the 51 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for the week ending March 22

Here are the new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 22, 2024. This is the report for last week. The links on the Cobb…

Marietta March 29, 2024

Marietta Tree Keepers needs volunteers for work day at Hill Park

Do you want to get outdoor exercise, help beautify Marietta, and make practical steps toward healing the environment? The Marietta Tree Keepers needs volunteers to help maintain Hill Park on…

Transportation March 29, 2024

Cobb DOT wins Golden Backhoe Award for Region 7

The Cobb County Department of Transportation’s (Cobb DOT) Road Maintenance Division won the Golden Backhoe Award for Region 7, and the Lester E. Feathers Damage Prevention Award at the Georgia…

Climate and Weather March 29, 2024

Caution: High danger of fire in Cobb County and region this p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, March 29, 2024. The increased danger of fire and…

The signage for the Mable House Complex, which includes Mable House, Mable House Arts Center and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Mableton March 28, 2024

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 21st concert season starts May 4

Cobb PARKS sent the following announcement and schedule in its periodic newsletter: The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is celebrating its 21st year of bringing top-quality entertainment to Cobb. This season,…

Cobb County March 28, 2024

The Evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library Blooms for Spring

Photos by Kelly Johnson by Kelly Johnson Amid the evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library events, such as Project U First Donation Drive and Family Sing and Dance Along, some…

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