Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation March 24, 2023

Road Work And Lane Closure Information For Cobb County Posted By The Cobb DOT For The Week Of Saturday, March 25 To Friday, March 31, 2023

ALERTS South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 – The South Barrett Reliever, Phase 3 consists of the extension and widening of Shiloh Valley/Greers Chapel Drive across I-75 and connecting into the existing…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation March 24, 2023

Alternating lane closures on South Cobb Drive from the Fulton County line to Austell Road overnight Friday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced alternating lane closures on South Cobb Drive from the Fulton County line to Austell Road (SR 5). The press release describes the scope…

Climate and Weather March 24, 2023

Thunderstorms expected in Cobb County beginning Friday evening with possible severe storms along with risk of isolated flash flooding and tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region beginning tonight March 24 and lasting at least into Saturday evening. Thunderstorms…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County March 24, 2023

Arrest warrant issued for Ohio man in connection with a homicide at Cobb County apartment complex near Favor Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, an arrest warrant has been issued for an Ohio man in connection with a…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 23, 2023

Marietta and Habitat for Humanity to break ground on housing for city and school employees

On April 12, 2023, the City of Marietta and Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the first home…

Climate and Weather March 23, 2023

Thunderstorms are expected overnight Friday in Cobb County and other parts of the region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties beginning Friday night, March 24, and lasting into Saturday morning. Thunderstorms are expected…

Headlights of two approaching cars through thick fog

Climate and Weather March 23, 2023

Patchy dense morning fog possible for Cobb County: Thursday, March 23

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of possible dense fog for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Thursday, March 23. The affected areas are…

Mableton March 22, 2023

Mableton man arrested for double homicide and arson

A 30-year-old Mableton man was arrested for a double homicide and arson that occurred on Janet Lane earlier this month. View Larger Map A public information release from Sgt. Wayne…

Kennesaw March 22, 2023

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum to host a Women’s History Month event

The Southern Museum in downtown Kennesaw, Georgia will host a Women’s History Month celebration event on Saturday, March 25th. The event will include educational stations, a scavenger hunt about women…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton March 22, 2023

Mableton election unofficial results in with several runoffs ahead

[Correction: in the first version I referred to Aaron Carman as “Adam.” I regret the error. Thankfully it was only up for a few minutes before I noticed it —…

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