Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County April 28, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library in full bloom for spring

By Kelly Johnson After a burgeoning month of spring, complete with plenty of sunshine and wind, North Cobb Regional Library blooms in May with a modest scheduling of events. In…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation April 28, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices continue slow drop

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia continued the slow drop of the past few weeks, reaching an average cost of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline….

Weather April 28, 2025

Possibility of isolated storms in Georgia continues through week

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, April 28. There is a possibility of isolated…

Mableton April 27, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library to host “The Tragedy of War: Japanese American Internment”

By Kelly Johnson Along with supporting children development through programs such as Family Storytime, Evening Storytime, and Saturday Storytime, South Cobb Regional Library will host an exhibit on an American…

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

Elections April 27, 2025

Turnout modest in Cobb Districts 2 and 4 special election early voting

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for Tuesday’s special election for two Cobb County Commission seats drew a modest turnout. Data posted on the Cobb Elections and Voter Registration site on…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta April 27, 2025

UPDATED: Pedestrian with life-threatening injuries in Marietta hit-and-run

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: In a follow-up email, Officer McPhilamy stated that a suspect has been identified but that more information will be available on Sunday afternoon. The update reads…

Weather April 27, 2025

Isolated storm threat continues for Cobb, other Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday April 27. The threat of isolated storms will…

The Cobb County Public Library bookmobile, an EV

Environment April 26, 2025

Learn to Get Involved at The Cobb County Sustainability Expo

Cobb County’s EV Bookmobile will be at the Expo. Photo courtesy of Cobb County Fleet By Kate Brainerd The future of the humble, yet mighty, bee is at risk. The…

Dance April 26, 2025

Atlanta Ballet to close out 2024-2025 season with “explosive, athletic and groundbreaking” performances

By Mark Woolsey The Atlanta Ballet will close out its 2024-2025 season in Cobb County with a mixed bill of performances billed as explosive, athletic and groundbreaking. Set for May…

Smyrna April 26, 2025

Police top fire in Chief’s Cup during Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament

PHOTO: Molly Barrett Gillis, a partner with the Gillis Law Firm, presented the trophy to members of the Smyrna Police Department, including Police Chief Keith Zgonc (photo courtesy of Smyrna…

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