Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb 911 August 14, 2025

Cobb BOC votes to purchase land for new 911 center

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County commissioners this week took a significant step toward the construction of a new 911 communications center. The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to spend more…

Books and Authors August 14, 2025

Northwest Atlanta Author Talk Reveals How To Have The Write Stuff

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Just over the border from Cobb County, earlier this month, readers packed FoxTale Book Shoppe to hear two nationally-recognized authors,…

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Weather August 13, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Today: Wed Aug 13 ☔️ ⚡️

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, with localized flash flooding possible in some areas. The National Weather Service…

Acworth August 13, 2025

Tim Richardson Announces Bid for Reelection to Acworth Board of Aldermen

Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson submitted the following announcement: Longtime Acworth leader Tim Richardson has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Post 4 seat on the Acworth Board of Aldermen….

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Cobb Courts August 13, 2025

Ward, Yarbrough appointed as part-time Cobb Magistrate judges

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Natalie Ward and Christopher Yarbrough as part-time Magistrate judges following an open application and interview process. The two were selected from what…

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Mableton August 13, 2025

Volunteer needed for Mableton District 4 alcohol board representative

Mableton District 4 Councilwoman Patricia Auch submitted the following appeal seeking a District 4 volunteer for the Alcohol License Review Board. : Mableton District 4 is looking for a citizen volunteer…

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Business & Economy August 12, 2025

Adam Ross, Natalie DeLancey winners of the Cobb Young Professionals’ 2025 Next Generation Award

Adam Ross and Natalie DeLancey were chosen as winners of the Cobb Young Professionals‘ 2025 Next Generation Award. The awards were presented at the Cobb Chamber’s August Marquee Monday. According…

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Community Life August 12, 2025

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb will celebrate National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Piedmont Church Conference Center, 570 Piedmont…

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Weather August 12, 2025

🚨 Storm threat continues this week across north & central Georgia with possible heavy rain

North and central Georgia residents should prepare for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this week, bringing the potential for locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding. The National Weather…

Aerial diagram of new Powder Springs city hall taken from the Powder Springs website

Powder Springs August 12, 2025

New Powder Springs city hall open for business

Photo above: Aerial diagram of new Powder Springs city hall taken from the Powder Springs website (public domain) By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs‘ new city hall is…

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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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