Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The South Cobb High School football team and other volunteers assemble for group shot in front of Sweetwater Mission

Cobb County September 7, 2024

South Cobb High football team volunteers on local food security project

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos on two volunteer events in the South Cobb area. South Cobb football team and Sweetwater Mission Krebs gave…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business September 6, 2024

Coca-Cola CEO John Murphy to speak to Cobb Chamber Monday, September 9

John Murphy, President and CEO of Coca Cola, will be the featured guest at the Cobb Chamber‘s Marquee Monday event, on September 9, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery…

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Elections September 6, 2024

JD Vance, Gov. Kemp to speak to anti-abortion group at Cobb Galleria

An all-star lineup of right-wing political figures will speak at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual Georgia Victory Dinner on Monday, September 16 at the Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta,…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business September 6, 2024

Two C-130J-30s sold to Egypt in FMS agreement with U.S. Air Force

Image of C-130J courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) will acquire two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters through a…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Cobb County September 6, 2024

Cobb 911 Kids Expo: Explore the world of emergency calls

At the Cobb 911 Kids Expo, your kids can learn how police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel are dispatched to the scene of emergencies. This free event will be held…

Climate and Weather September 6, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for central and north Georgia: Friday, September 6

Isolated showers are possible this afternoon in central and north Georgia, mostly expected south of a line that extends from Macon to Columbus. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Cobb County September 5, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces nominees for public safety awards

The Cobb Chamber announced the list of nominees for Public Safety Employee of the Year Award, in addition to other awards such as the Medal of Valor, Award of Merit,…

Climate and Weather September 5, 2024

Potential of storms across portions of Georgia Thursday through the weekend

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in central Georgia, and heavy rains could extend into north Georgia and metro Atlanta over the next few days. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

The label from a Perdue chicken nugget package

Health Care September 5, 2024

24 Cobb County stores were on the distribution list for recalled Perdue frozen chicken products

Image above from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recall announcement [Editor’s note: as a result of the listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head and the consequent outbreak…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta September 4, 2024

Registration open for Marietta’s “Squarecrows” in the Square

A “squarecrow” is a scarecrow in a square. And registration for the City of Marietta‘s popular Squarecrows in the Square is now open. The announcement on the City of Marietta…

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