Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Business December 13, 2024

Northwest Cobb Area Council names 2024 Citizens of the Year

The Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council has named the 2024 Citizens of the Year for its four districts: Corporal Tamara Severtson (Acworth), Lewis and Andrew Bramlett (Kennesaw), Justin O’Dell…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports December 12, 2024

Why Atlanta Braves Fans Shouldn’t Get Mad At Max Fried

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There are two ways to react to Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried signing with the New York Yankees for a…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community December 12, 2024

Sessions Stand Holiday Market on Friday Dec 13

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] As the countdown begins to Christmas day, everything speeds up. There is…

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

Mableton December 12, 2024

Mableton considers its Solid Waste Management Ordinance, appoints Director of Code Enforcement

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council held an initial reading of its Solid Waste Management Ordinance in its December 11 meeting and approved several other resolutions and appointments. The…

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Mental Health December 12, 2024

Cobb County first responders eligible for PTSD coverage Jan. 1

By Rebecca Gaunt House Bill 451, also known as the Ashley Wilson Act, will make Georgia’s first responders eligible for PTSD treatment coverage at the beginning of 2025. Wilson had…

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Acworth December 11, 2024

Acworth chef Henry Chandler to settle into retirement with an asterisk

By Mark Woolsey For almost a quarter century, Henry Chandler was an easy guy to spot at his eponymous Henry’s Louisiana Grill in downtown Acworth. From his signature chef’s jacket…

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

Climate and Weather December 11, 2024

Wind advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Wed Dec 11

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and much of the rest of north and central Georgia until 7 p.m. for Wednesday December 11. What is…

Cobb County December 11, 2024

Sonya Allen sworn in as Cobb DA

Sonya Allen was sworn in as Cobb County District Attorney. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda M. Colvin administered the oath of office. Allen is the first elected Black woman to…

History December 11, 2024

Atlanta’s Hollywood Cemetery part 2 – Insolvency and Streetcar Disputes

This is an expanded and updated version of an article we published in May of 2016, and was the second installment in a series about Hollywood Cemetery, a large cemetery…

Two drawings: One of a stage with a dais and chairs lined up to the front. Another of a pair of masks representing drama and comedy by sad and happy faces.

Cumberland December 11, 2024

Galleria Centre complex gets new CEO

The owner-operator of a high-profile cluster of Cobb-based meeting, performing and shopping venues is getting new leadership. The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority has announced the hiring of Charles…

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