Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County April 12, 2023

Cobb commissioners approve accepting an estimated $15 million from the national opioid settlement

At its regular meeting yesterday, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the county to accept a settlement in its opioid litigation cases against three pharmacy chains,…

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

Cobb County April 12, 2023

Driver of dump truck killed when bed of truck hits railroad bridge on Atlanta Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal accident that took…

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Mableton April 12, 2023

Owens receives endorsement from Sheriff Craig Owens, District 1 Councilman-elect Ron Davis in his mayoral bid for Mableton

Dr. Michael Owens picked up another two significant endorsements in his bid to be the first mayor of the new City of Mableton in the runoff April 18. Owen faces…

Climate and Weather April 12, 2023

Isolated and scattered thunderstorms may be in store for Cobb County Thursday and Friday

Cobb County and other parts of the region might experience isolated to scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, April 13, and Friday, April 14, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by…

Climate and Weather April 12, 2023

Expected Low Humidity Levels Put Cobb County at Risk of High Fire Danger

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Wednesday, April 12 due to expected low…

Climate and Weather April 11, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County: afternoon of Tuesday, April 11

The National Weather Service issued high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, April 11. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

Climate and Weather April 10, 2023

Strong winds and low humidity bring high fire danger alert for Cobb County: Monday, April 10

The National Weather Service issued an alert that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and other Georgia counties for the afternoon of Monday, April 10, 2023. What is…

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Economy April 10, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a significant jump on news of OPEC production cuts

Gasoline prices in the state took a significant jump over the past week on the surprise announcement of production cuts from OPEC. Georgia drivers are now paying an average of…

Mableton April 9, 2023

The runoff candidates for Mableton mayor and city council present their plans at the ACT/MIC forum

Early voting starts this Monday for the runoffs for the inaugural mayor and city council team that will guide the brand new City of Mableton in its formative years, and…

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Marietta April 8, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for April 22 work event at Hill Park

Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to join them for a work event at Hill Park on April 22, 2023. Hill Park is located at 144 Lemon Street,…

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