Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Rain falling on a moderately dense suburban street, with lightning on the horizon

Climate and Weather July 21, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected in north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, July 21, 2024. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to…

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Business July 20, 2024

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024.

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Climate and Weather July 20, 2024

Scattered storms across Georgia expected to continue today, July 20, through next Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, July 20. The wave of scattered thunderstorms we’ve…

Transportation July 19, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street in Cobb Friday and Sunday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed on Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work….

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Education July 19, 2024

Cobb County school board approves steady millage rate

By Rebecca Gaunt The property tax millage rate set by the Cobb County School District will remain at 18.7 mills for a second year, at the recommendation of Superintendent Chris…

Opinion July 19, 2024

Georgia Is Among The Best States In America To Do Business

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The USA economy is number one in the world, outpacing China, especially in the category of GDP per capita. The…

Climate and Weather July 19, 2024

Scattered storms to continue in north and central Georgia this afternoon: Friday July 19

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Friday, July 19. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the…

Ann Tewelow stands beside some of her fused art work

Smyrna July 18, 2024

Ann Tewelow’s fused glass art on display at Smyrna Public Library

The Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following news release about an exhibit by Ann Tewelow now on display at the Smyrna Public Library: The July/August 2024 Display Gallery exhibit…

Group shot of winners of the recycling craft competition

Environment July 18, 2024

5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition

Barry Krebs submitted the following report on the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition: Keep Cobb Beautiful and Switzer Library hosted the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition…

Climate and Weather July 18, 2024

More scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon in north and central Georgia

Image above created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central…

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