Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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new business August 24, 2025

Check out the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weather August 24, 2025

Cold front moving into Georgia Sunday, but severe weather risk low

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves in, but the risk for severe weather is low. The…

Community Life August 24, 2025

Peach Cobbler Factory hosts coloring book author and mental health advocate Camillia Harris

All images provided by Anibas PR Group In mid-August, the Peach Cobbler Factory at Avenue West Cobb invited families and children to meet author Dr. Camillia Harris and pick up…

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History August 24, 2025

Aviation History & Technology Center to hold golf tournament fundraiser

The Aviation History & Technology Center submitted the following announcement about its golf tournament fundraiser: The AHTC, an aviation museum which is open to the public and located just off…

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Elections August 23, 2025

Rundown of Cobb municipal election candidates

By Mark Woolsey The races have now been set for the Nov.4 Cobb County municipal elections, as voters will pick among mayoral, city council and school board candidates in six…

Weather August 23, 2025

Another day, another round of scattered storms across Georgia

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will bring heavy rain to portions of north and central Georgia today, Saturday, August 23, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in eastern and central…

Libraries August 23, 2025

The South Cobb Library’s cozy transition to fall

By Kelly Johnson With summer’s official transition to fall occurring on a Monday afternoon, in late September, South Cobb Regional Library’s events schedule is set to make it a cozy…

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Kennesaw State University August 23, 2025

Kennesaw State University recognized as Military Support College of Distinction

[This article by Darius Goodman, with a photo by Darnell Wilburn, was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Kennesaw State University is one of two…

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Lane closures and road work August 23, 2025

I-20/I-285 road work begins August 25, directly affecting Mableton and southwest Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) issued the following advisory about extensive upcoming road work affecting the portions of I-20 and I-285 area in Mableton and in southwest Atlanta. The…

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Town Center August 22, 2025

Town Center Community Opens Nominations For 2025 Townie Awards

The Town Center Community issued the following call for nominations: The annual awards honor community members for their local impact Town Center Community today announced nominations are open for the…

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Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

Weather November 4, 2025

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