Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton July 25, 2024

Mableton revenues were $6.1 million, expenses about $1.6 million

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Mableton City Council City Manager Bill Tanks delivered a report on Mableton’s revenue and spending over the past year up to June 30. Total revenue…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County July 25, 2024

Driver killed in collision on I-20 in Mableton this morning

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release from…

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Education July 25, 2024

Highland Rivers offers tuition reimbursement to Georgia Military College for employees

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health announced a partnership with Georgia Military College to provide tuition reimbursement for Highland Rivers employees who attend GMC, either in person or through the college’s online…

Climate and Weather July 25, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms to continue Thursday across north and central Georgia: flash flooding possible

image created with the use of Canva elements The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday,…

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Opinion July 24, 2024

2024 Is Not Like 1968. But Here’s How We Can Make Sure It Stays That Way

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A frequent mantra of the media nowadays is to claim “2024 is just like 1968.” It isn’t the case. Nevertheless,…

Mableton July 24, 2024

Mableton council agenda packet updates include financial consultant agreement ratification

The following updated agenda was distributed for tonight’s Mableton City Council meeting. According to the mailing, “Changes include ratifying an agreement for a financial operations consultant, adding background information for…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 24, 2024

Life’s an open book at The Reading Attic on Marietta Square

photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I called The Reading Attic on a whim, wondering if the owner, or…

Climate and Weather July 24, 2024

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms in Georgia expected; possible flash flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The NWS expects scattered to…

Climate and Weather July 23, 2024

Flash flood warning issued for Cobb County until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the following alert: Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 7:29PM EDT until July 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 729…

Mableton July 23, 2024

Agenda and supporting materials for the July 24 Mableton City Council meeting

The following is the agenda for the regular Mableton City Council meeting, Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. To download the…

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