Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Pictured from left are, from Powder Springs, Mayor Pro Tem Henry Lust, City Manager Pam Conner, and Mayor Al Thurman; and from Selig, Greg Lewis, SVP Development; Steve Selig, president and CEO; and Steve Baile, Chief Development Officer

Land Use and Zoning June 8, 2022

First recent apartment development in Powder Springs not specifically for seniors holds groundbreaking

A groundbreaking was held for Heartwood Powder Springs, an apartment development described by the City of Powder Springs as “the first apartment development in the city not specifically marketed to seniors.”…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs June 8, 2022

Powder Springs July 4th celebration to include fireworks, bands, cruise-in car show

The City of Powder Springs announced a July 4th celebration that will include classic and modern cars, live bands, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ area and a…

Three commissioners: Fred Beloin, David Anderson, and Stephen Vault at the podium

Land Use and Zoning June 8, 2022

Cobb Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning application for townhomes on Mableton Parkway

The Cobb County Planning Commission in its meeting on Tuesday June 7 recommended approval of a rezoning application to build a townhome community in Cobb County Commission District 4, subject…

National June 8, 2022

‘My mom’s life mattered’: Son of Black shooting victim urges Congress to act

By Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]June 8, 2022 WASHINGTON — The son of a Black woman shot and killed by…

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 8, 2022

School mental health resources critical to ensuring safe school environments

By Amy Briesch, Northeastern University and Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever a mass shooting takes place in schools,…

Climate and Weather June 8, 2022

NWS hazardous weather outlook for Cobb and much of north Georgia: thunderstorms, possible flash floods

The National Weather Service, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms, and possible…

dramatic bolt of lightning against dark sky

Climate and Weather June 8, 2022

Cobb County weather June 8 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts likely showers and thunderstorms after noon here in Cobb County on Wednesday June 8, 2022, with a high near 85. A hazardous weather outlook has…

The county map of the Vinings 04 precint roughly bounded by South Atlanta Road, Paces Ferry Road, Cumberland Parkway, and the Chattahoochee River

2022 Elections June 7, 2022

Cityhood Vote in Vinings 04 hand recount identical to original scanned count

Cobb Elections and Registration conducted a hand recount of the Vinings cityhood vote in the Vinings 04 precinct, and the count was identical to the election day ballot scan. Vinings…

Business June 7, 2022

Cobb Chamber seeks nominations for Honorary Commanders Association

The Cobb Chamber issued the following press release about the Honorary Commanders Association, a partnership between the chamber and various military organizations: ATLANTA (June 7, 2022) — The Honorary Commanders…

Health Care June 7, 2022

Wellstar announces two of their hospitals win Oglethorpe Awards

Wellstar Health System distributed the following announcement celebrating two of their hospitals that received Oglethorpe Awards: TWO WELLSTAR HOSPITALS WIN AWARD FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCEThe Georgia Oglethorpe award was granted to…

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