Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime July 7, 2023

Cobb judge sentences man to life for repeated sexual abuse of his stepdaughter

A Cobb County jury found Jason Lamont Callahan, 46, of Lithia Springs, guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual battery and six counts of child molestation. The victim was his…

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Cobb by the Numbers July 6, 2023

Cobb County tax bill gone up? Here’s an interactive map where you can find out how your home value compares with others in your census tract

by Larry Felton Johnson This year many homeowners in Cobb County got an unpleasant jolt as reassessments of home values brought about an increase in the tax bill for most…

Climate and Weather July 6, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms threaten Cobb County and surrounding region this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia on Thursday, July 6, due to the expectation of more…

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Cobb County July 5, 2023

Workshops to be held for Marietta and South Cobb transit transfer centers

There will be workshops to discuss the relocation of the Marietta CobbLinc Transfer Center, and to discuss the details of the new transfer center to be established in South Cobb….

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Cobb County July 5, 2023

Recommendation on mixed-use development near Silver Comet Trail extension delayed 30 days by Cobb Planning Commission

In its July meeting Wednesday the Cobb County Planning Commission voted to delay making a recommendation on a rezoning request for the purpose of building a mixed-use development on Plant…

Climate and Weather July 5, 2023

Marginal Risk of Severe Weather for Wednesday July 5 in North and Central Georgia

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for Jul 5, 2023. There is a marginal risk of…

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Marietta July 4, 2023

Registration open for teams and free agents for Marietta’s Adult Basketball League

The City of Marietta posted the following notice on its website about registration for the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Basketball League MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation…

Chattahoochee RiverLands July 4, 2023

Welcome to South Cobb 2023 will be held at Chattahoochee RiverLands trailhead in Mableton

Welcome to South Cobb distributed the following press release about its 2023 festival, to be held at the trailhead for the Chattahoochee RiverLands project: [Mableton, Ga.]. The Welcome to South Cobb…

Climate and Weather July 4, 2023

Risk of continued thunderstorms in Cobb and other north Georgia counties this afternoon through Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia for July 4 and the rest of the week through…

Kennesaw July 3, 2023

Madelyn Orochena to take a second shot at Kennesaw City Council

By Rebecca Gaunt Madelyn Orochena hasn’t given up on her hopes for Kennesaw City Council, despite the unexpected twist that occurred in the previous election. Orochena was preparing to be…

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