Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather May 7, 2025

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening and an ongoing threat of severe weather…

Photo of volunteers at a art installation for the Mountain to River Trailfest

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 7, 2025

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] We were a small but mighty group of Marietta Arts Council volunteers…

Nadia Faucette at a Cobb Planning Commission meeting

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

[Photo above: screenshot of Nadia Faucette from Cobb County Planning Commission video] At today’s meeting of the Cobb County Planning Commission, Nadia Faucette took her seat on the commission, and…

Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Photo above: Mableton mayor and CCF board member Michael Owens The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following press release and photos about its second annual Activate Good event: Cobb came…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County May 7, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

At its Tuesday, May 7 meeting, the Cobb County Planning Commission considered a proposed rezoning that would allow a 24-unit townhome development in Cobb County Commission District 4 at the…

Left - Porsha Winfrey, award winner. Right - Judge Kimberly A. Childs, presenter.

Justice May 6, 2025

Porsha Winfrey receives Excellence in Legal Administration Award

Left – Porsha Winfrey, award winner. Right – Judge Kimberly A. Childs, presenter (photo courtesy of Cobb County) Porsha Winfrey, the coordinator of Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court, received the…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections May 6, 2025

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Commission District 2 and District 4 special election is officially in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration voted on Monday…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County May 6, 2025

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Local farmers’ markets have been popular among metro Atlanta residents for decades now, and Cobb County has a growing number of them to choose from. The county posted the following…

Graphic of a robotic arm with a clamp-like hand on the end

Education May 6, 2025

Master’s in robotics systems fulfills Kennesaw State online student’s goal

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Matt Eaton had to convince himself that he could be what he wanted to…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 5, 2025

52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb on the week ending Friday, May 2

Here are the 52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 2, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Wave of storms in Georgia through weekend with severe storms possible Friday

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2025

Nadia Faucette takes seat on Cobb Planning Commission; Deborah Dance returns

Community Celebrates Shared Achievements at Cobb Community Foundation 2025 Activate Good Event

Cobb Planning Commission delays decision on Powder Springs Road townhomes

Porsha Winfrey receives Excellence in Legal Administration Award

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Master’s in robotics systems fulfills Kennesaw State online student’s goal

52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb on the week ending Friday, May 2