Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather June 26, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County June 26: “A few of the storms could be strong with an isolated severe thunderstorm possible”

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for June 26 and into the week due to the…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County June 26, 2022

Draft of Cobb County 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year update to be posted online for public comment Tuesday June 28

The draft of the Cobb County 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year update will be posted online by the county on Tuesday June 28 for a mandatory public comment period that ends…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts June 26, 2022

BOC to recognize award received by Cobb County Magistrate Court for its work on the rental assistance program

At the upcoming regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday June 28, at 7:00 p.m., the BOC will highlight the honor the Cobb County Magistrate Court…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care June 26, 2022

A Post-‘Roe’ World in Georgia Will Mean More Restrictions — And More Political Battles

Sam Whitehead June 24, 2022 [This article by first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission] ATLANTA — Jerisha Morton didn’t realize she was pregnant until about six weeks…

Climate and Weather June 25, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday June 26

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday June 26, but with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The…

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Cobb County Courts June 25, 2022

Vic Reynolds, Julie Adams Jacobs appointed to the Cobb County Superior Court bench

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced in a press release Friday that he appointed former Cobb District Attorney and current GBI Director Vic Reynolds to fill the unexpired term of retired…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation June 25, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for June 25 – July 1

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday June 25 to Friday July…

Politics June 25, 2022

Cobb Chamber accepting applications for annual lobbying trip to DC

The Cobb Chamber issued the following press release about their annual lobbying trip to D.C.: ATLANTA (June 15, 2022) — The Cobb Chamber will host its annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In…

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

Land Use and Zoning June 25, 2022

Cobb commissioners approve a 38-unit townhome community on Mableton Parkway

On last Tuesday, June 21, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners at their monthly zoning hearing approved a rezoning request that will allow the construction of a 38-unit townhome community…

Cobb County June 25, 2022

Cobb budget and millage rate hearings soon underway against backdrop of critical staff shortages

Next Tuesday, June 28, at 1:30 p.m., the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation of the proposed FY23 budget during a work session. The news release announcing…

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Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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