Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Marietta September 6, 2023

Cannon Ball Classic golf tourney to benefit Fair Oaks historic home

The City of Marietta announced on its website that plans are underway for the 3rd Annual “Cannon Ball Classic” Golf Tournament, a community outreach event hosted by the Marietta Educational…

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at lectern during her second swearing-in ceremony

Cobb County September 6, 2023

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Cupid schedules multiple town halls Sep & Oct

If you’re interested in learning about the top priorities for Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, or want to ask here questions, she’s scheduled a number of town…

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

Cobb County September 5, 2023

Cobb Planning Commission holds recommendation on Canton Road QuickTrip until the next zoning meeting

The Cobb County Planning Commission held (delayed) making a recommendation on a request that would have allowed the construction of a QuickTrip gas station and convenience store at the intersection…

Health Care September 5, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health holds governing board meeting

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health submitted the following report on its recent governing board meeting: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health governing board held its first meeting of the 2024 fiscal year…

Mableton September 5, 2023

Woman killed in single-vehicle accident on I-20 in Mableton identified

The Cobb County Police Department has identified the driver in the fatal single-vehicle accident that took place on August 31 on I-20 in Mableton. The driver has been identified as Aries…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather September 5, 2023

Metro Atlanta is under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday, September 5

Metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, will be under a Code Orange air quality alert today, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed the alert to the National…

Climate and Weather September 4, 2023

Metro Atlanta will be under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday, September 5

Metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, will be under a Code Orange air quality alert tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed the alert to the National…

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Cobb County September 4, 2023

Cobb Elections will celebrate National Voter Registration Day

In a democratic republic like the United States voting is not only a privilege, but a duty. In order to have a thriving democracy elected officials need to be held…

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

Transportation September 4, 2023

Gasoline prices up 3 cents for the week, but still lower than last Labor Day

According to the weekly report from AAA, Gas prices in Georgia have increased ahead of Labor Day, with an average price of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This…

Section of 1833 map showing original shape of Cobb County (retrieved from http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/hmap/id:hmap1833t3copy3 at the UGA libraries -- public domain)

Cobb County September 4, 2023

1833: Cobb County is created by the Georgia legislature

A shorter form of this article was published in an occasional series called “Cobb County history through documents,” and includes the text of the act of the Georgia legislature that…

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