Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A group of members of the Cherokee Nation in a line for a photo

Marietta June 2, 2022

Community gathering for Cherokee Nation citizens who live in Georgia to be held in Marietta on June 4

The Cherokee Nation issued a press release announcing a meeting for Cherokee citizens living in Georgia to be held at Laurel Park in Marietta. This is one of twelve community…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Cobb County June 1, 2022

Cobb Police to hold career fair June 10 and 11

If you’re interested in a career in law enforcement you might want to attend the career fair organized by the Cobb County Police Department. The county website posted the following…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Holidays June 1, 2022

In preparation for July 4th, Cobb County posts summary of fireworks ordinances

Dog owners are probably as patriotic as other categories of people, but we’re coming upon one of those holidays that fill most dog owners with dread: Independence Day. In my…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care June 1, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: June 1 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting on the COVID numbers for the state weekly instead of daily. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday June…

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 1, 2022

Abortion Opponents Take Political Risks by Dropping Exceptions for Rape, Incest, and the Mother’s Life

Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News June 1, 2022 If it seems as though the anti-abortion movement has gotten more extreme in recent months, that’s because it has. But it’s not…

Gay pride flag with multicolored horizontal stripes

LGBTQ June 1, 2022

Smyrna is Fabulous! promotes equality with LGBTQ Pride Month event June 25

The City of Smyrna will host the 2nd Annual Smyrna is Fabulous on June 25, 2022, at the Smyrna Market Village to promote equality for the LGBTQ+ community in honor…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 1, 2022

City of Marietta on the hunt for a Grand Marshal for its Independence Day parade

The City of Marietta is on the hunt for a Grand Marshal for the city’s annual Let Freedom Ring Parade held on Independence Day. If there is someone you think…

Climate and Weather June 1, 2022

Cobb County weather Wednesday June 1, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday June 1, with a high of around 90 degrees. 7-day forecast This forecast is centered on Dobbins…

A map showing the flow of workers into and out of Cobb County. The information in the map is in text format in the article itself

Cobb by the Numbers May 31, 2022

How many people commute to Cobb to work? How many live in Cobb but work outside the county? The Census Bureau can answer that

This is another reworking and expansion of an earlier article in our Cobb County by the Numbers series, using data and tools from the U.S. Census Bureau. After the Census…

Business May 31, 2022

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews wins $7 million contract for resurfacing in Forsyth County

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Company was awarded a $7 million contract for 6.757 miles of milling, inlay and plant…

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