Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County March 27, 2024

Cobb police announce schedule of Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Cobb County Police Department announced the schedule for the 2024 Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy. According to the news release on the Cobb County website: This 16-week program…

Opinion March 27, 2024

Keeping “SMART” Lenten Resolutions, Even After Easter

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Whether you’re a Christian or not, it’s time to think of goals you’ve set out to improve your life, whether…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 27, 2024

Marietta’s Gem City Spring Break Camp starts April 1

The City of Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Gem City Spring Break Camp begins next week, April 1-5, for children ages 6 – 12, at Custer Park Sports & Fitness…

Climate and Weather March 27, 2024

Cobb County hazardous weather outlook: isolated to scattered storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, March 27. The alert was issued because of…

Mableton March 26, 2024

2024 Taste of Mableton coming April 13

Just a reminder as it gets closer to the date of the event: The Mableton Improvement Coalition issued the following announcement about the return of the popular Taste of Mableton:…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 26, 2024

A Cuisine Culture at Silla Del Toro

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] We just returned from a vacation in Spain, and I can now fully understand the relaxed vibe,…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Climate and Weather March 26, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb and region: wind advisory and scattered storms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for today: Tuesday, March 26. We are under a wind…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation March 25, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices remain stable over the past week

According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia remained steady over the past week at an average cost of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Georgia gas…

Climate and Weather March 25, 2024

Sustained winds bring high fire danger to Cobb County this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to high winds. The relative humidity is expected to remain…

Climate and Weather March 25, 2024

Wind advisory for Cobb County continues until 2 p.m. tomorrow

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and a handful of other counties in Georgia on Monday, March 25, 2024. Gusts of up to 45 mph…

« 1 … 379 380 381 382 383 … 1,063 »

Opinion September 4, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 4, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Record 70 applicants reflect growing demand for a program that builds fundraising capacity while bringing Cobb together to give Thirty-one nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in Cobb Community…

Weather September 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 4, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…