Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Economy June 6, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices resume their upward surge

Georgia gasoline prices surged upward another 14 cents over the past week. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group,…

Climate and Weather June 6, 2022

Cobb County weather and climate report for Monday June 6, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday June 6, 2022 with a high in the mid 80s. The NWS has issued a hazardous…

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Powder Springs June 5, 2022

One Book, One City literary event in Powder Springs

The City of Powder Springs, the Book Worm Bookstore, and the Cobb Public Library announced the next One Book, One City event in Powder Springs. We’ve reprinted the announcement from…

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2022 Elections June 5, 2022

Temporary precinct changes for Cobb County’s June 21 run-off elections

Cobb elections posted the following notice to the county website: The Cobb County Board of Elections approved multiple temporary polling place changes, for the June 21st Primary Runoff. The temporary…

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2022 Elections June 5, 2022

Poll workers needed for Cobb County’s June 21 runoff elections

Cobb County distributed the following notice in its weekly newsletter: Poll workers needed for run-off in JuneCobb County is seeking a few more hands to help during run-off elections on…

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Business June 5, 2022

New businesses opening in Cobb County week ending June 5, 2022

The following businesses were issued licenses to operate in Cobb County between May 29, 2022 and June 5, 2022. We’ve edited some of the columns with administrative numbers (parcel ids,…

Map of Cobb County with the cities labeled Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna

Cobb County June 5, 2022

Upcoming government meetings for Cobb County and the cities in Cobb

The following is a list of the upcoming meetings the week of Monday June 6 – Friday June 10 for Cobb County and the cities within Cobb County. The list…

Climate and Weather June 5, 2022

Cobb County weather Sunday June 5

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 5, with a high near 85 degrees. 7-day forecast This forecast is centered on Dobbins…

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LGBTQ June 4, 2022

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for LGBTQ Pride Month

The Cobb County Public Library compiled a reading list in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, observed during the month of June. Here is the introduction and the list, reprinted from…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Cobb County Public Library June 4, 2022

Cobb Public Library begins free summer meals for children this coming week

The Cobb County Public Library announced on its website that it is partnering with Georgia Educational Resources, Inc. (GER) to provide free summer meals for children beginning the coming week….

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

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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