Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Newly promoted Deputy Police Chief Tanya Twaddell alongside Chief Marty Ferrell, both in uniform

Marietta Police Department October 1, 2022

Tanya Twaddell becomes first woman to serve as Deputy Police Chief in Marietta’s history.

The appointment of Tanya Twaddell as deputy police chief (DC) marks the first time in Marietta’s history that a woman has filled that position. Twaddell was appointed to replace Marty…

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Health Care October 1, 2022

COVID among Cobb County’s school-aged population for the 14 days ending September 28

The table below is a summary of the Georgia Department of Public Health‘s School Aged COVID-19 Data Report for the two-week period ending September 29, 2022. Cobb CountyAge categoryAll cases…

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Transportation October 1, 2022

Lanes will be closed on SR360/Macland Road in Cobb County today to move heavy road work equipment

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that contractors will close lanes on SR 360 in Cobb County today, Saturday October 1, to move equipment. SR 360…

Climate and Weather October 1, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast October 1: effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach Cobb County

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday October 1, 2022, with a high near 75. The effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach us….

Transportation September 30, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday October 1 to Friday October 7

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday October 1 to Friday October…

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face similar risks from severe storms

By Brett Robertson, University of South Carolina [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S., tore…

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Criminal Justice System September 30, 2022

Suspect in Smyrna non-fatally shot by Cobb County police officer

According to a public information release from Officer J. Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, a suspect was wounded by gunfire from a Cobb County police officer during…

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Updated wind advisory for Cobb and other north Georgia counties

With Hurricane Ian expected to make landfall in South Carolina later in the day, the National Weather Service updated its wind advisory for Cobb County and other Georgia counties, extending…

Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Friday September 30

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies early here in Cobb County on Friday September 30, 2022, with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. The highs are…

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Ian returns to hurricane status, expected to make landfall in South Carolina later today

According to a bulletin from the National Weather Service issued at 2 a.m. on Friday September 30, Hurricane Ian gathered strength and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Tanya Twaddell becomes first woman to serve as Deputy Police Chief in Marietta’s history.

COVID among Cobb County’s school-aged population for the 14 days ending September 28

Lanes will be closed on SR360/Macland Road in Cobb County today to move heavy road work equipment

Cobb County weather forecast October 1: effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach Cobb County

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday October 1 to Friday October 7

Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face similar risks from severe storms

Suspect in Smyrna non-fatally shot by Cobb County police officer

Updated wind advisory for Cobb and other north Georgia counties

Cobb County weather forecast: Friday September 30

Ian returns to hurricane status, expected to make landfall in South Carolina later today