Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Mableton District 1 Councilman Ron Davis, Mableton District 2 Councilwoman Dami Oladapo, Mableton District 3 Councilwoman Keisha Jeffcoat, Mayor Michael Owens, Mableton District 4 Councilwoman Patricia Auch, Mableton District 5 Councilman T.J. Ferguson, Mableton District 6 Councilwoman Debora Herndon all seated in a row at a table

Mableton June 27, 2023

Mableton City Council gets a “first read” of franchise fee agreements necessary to fund the city

Short outline summary of meeting: The council voted 4-3 to approve payment for members to attend the GMA’s annual conference and training, June 23-27 at a cost of $815 (excluding…

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Business June 27, 2023

Cobb Chamber announces its 2023-2024 class for Leadership Cobb

Leadership Cobb, a leadership development project of the Cobb Chamber announced 54 new participants for the 2023-2024 class. According to the announcement, “Founded in 1983, Leadership Cobb brings together diverse…

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Entertainment and Recreation June 27, 2023

The Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of events for July, 2023

The Battery Atlanta released the following schedule of activities for July, 2023: Outdoor Activities:Farmers MarketsSunday July 23, 1-4 p.m.Farmers Markets are back at The Battery Atlanta. Guests can shop from…

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

Cobb County June 26, 2023

Pedestrian fatally struck on Powder Springs Road near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating the death of a…

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Transportation June 26, 2023

Slight drop in Georgia gasoline prices over past week

Gasoline prices in Georgia have decreased slightly compared to a week ago, with the average price of regular unleaded per gallon costing $3.27, a two-cent drop from this time last…

Climate and Weather June 26, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms possible today in Cobb County and other parts of region

According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, issued at 5:14 a.m. on Monday, June 26, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in Cobb County and much…

Climate and Weather June 25, 2023

Strong winds and heavy rain in Cobb County as severe weather warning in effect

As heavy winds and rains are already pummeling the area Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties are under a severe weather warning. What is in the statement? The statement…

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Cobb County June 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid issues statement about recent antisemitic incidents in Cobb County

This afternoon Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid issued the following statement about the recent antisemitic incidents in Cobb County: “Recently two Cobb County communities have been subjected…

Mableton June 25, 2023

The bees are back! A metropolis of bees on mountain mint in Mableton

About two or three times a year during the summer months I create versions of this same article. Each summer the bees, and wasps as well, return full force to…

Transportation June 25, 2023

Expect heavy congestion on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson RD and Nifda BLVD between now and next October

The Cobb County DOT announced that there will be lane closures and road shifts on South Atlanta Road between Plant Atkinson Road and Nifda Boulevard, that is expected to result…

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