Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather March 27, 2025

High fire danger alert for north and central Georgia Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and all of north and central Georgia for the afternoon of Thursday, March 27, due to expected…

A man in a colorful costume stretches in front of a crowd of racers set to run in the Noonday Shanty 5K/10K

Town Center March 27, 2025

Fourth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K Draws Hundreds of Community Members

[All photos courtesy of the Town Center Community] The Town Center Community submitted the following press release announcing the winners of the Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: A perfect spring morning set…

Education March 27, 2025

Kennesaw State assistant professor receives national honor for mentorship in oncology nursing

Photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University [This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University assistant professor Chinomso Nwozichi has…

A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Mableton March 26, 2025

Mableton announces schedule for Planning Commission meetings

The City of Mableton announced the schedule for its Planning Commission meetings. The first meeting will be April 1, 2025, 6 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell,…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care March 26, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health offers septic system services for low-income homeowners

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about a program for low-income homeowners: Cobb & Douglas Public Health launches Septic System Pumping and Repair Project for Low-Income Cobb…

A red flag with a fire danger triangle, and the words "Red Flag Warning, critical danger of wildfire"

Weather March 26, 2025

Red flag warning issued: critical conditions for fire in metro Atlanta Wednesday March 26

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of critical fire danger conditions for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to expected low humidity, gusty winds…

Color sihlouettes of five runners on a paved track

Kennesaw March 25, 2025

Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series begins April 26

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about its popular Grand Prix 5K series: The 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series is set to return, offering four races…

A couple with their newly adopted black poodle

Pets and Pet Adoption March 25, 2025

Furry Friends at the Cobb animal shelter looking for loving homes

By Lee Woodward According to Cobb County Animal Services, eleven cats and dogs found new homes Tuesday, yet 195 remained awaiting new owners. Nina, a 2-year-old pit bull became one…

Health Care March 25, 2025

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

By Rebecca Gaunt Two former employees of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health filed a lawsuit against the agency and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, alleging widespread mismanagement that contributed to the death…

A green recycling truck. A large utility truck like a standard trash pickup truck but with a circular arrow recycling symbol on the side

Mableton March 25, 2025

Contracts with 14 trash haulers on the Mableton City Council agenda

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, February 26 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m. followed…

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