Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Elections August 23, 2025

Rundown of Cobb municipal election candidates

By Mark Woolsey The races have now been set for the Nov.4 Cobb County municipal elections, as voters will pick among mayoral, city council and school board candidates in six…

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Weather August 23, 2025

Another day, another round of scattered storms across Georgia

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will bring heavy rain to portions of north and central Georgia today, Saturday, August 23, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in eastern and central…

Libraries August 23, 2025

The South Cobb Library’s cozy transition to fall

By Kelly Johnson With summer’s official transition to fall occurring on a Monday afternoon, in late September, South Cobb Regional Library’s events schedule is set to make it a cozy…

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Kennesaw State University August 23, 2025

Kennesaw State University recognized as Military Support College of Distinction

[This article by Darius Goodman, with a photo by Darnell Wilburn, was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Kennesaw State University is one of two…

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Lane closures and road work August 23, 2025

I-20/I-285 road work begins August 25, directly affecting Mableton and southwest Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) issued the following advisory about extensive upcoming road work affecting the portions of I-20 and I-285 area in Mableton and in southwest Atlanta. The…

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Town Center August 22, 2025

Town Center Community Opens Nominations For 2025 Townie Awards

The Town Center Community issued the following call for nominations: The annual awards honor community members for their local impact Town Center Community today announced nominations are open for the…

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Cobb County August 22, 2025

Cobb Police arrest a suspect in the beating of a man in East Cobb on Wednesday.

Cobb Police arrested a suspect in the beating of an elderly man in East Cobb on Wednesday. A spokesman says officers responded to the report of someone possibly hit by…

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Weather August 22, 2025

Flash flooding possible in Georgia Friday as the scattered storms continue

Scattered thunderstorms and potential flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, with a Flood Watch in effect for parts of the region. The…

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Traffic incidents August 22, 2025

A two-vehicle collision in West Cobb left one person dead and another injured

By Mark Woolsey A two-vehicle collision in West Cobb left one person dead and another hurt. Police say a 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by 21-year-old Kristen Royster of Powder Springs…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety August 21, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s Office praised two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is praising two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action in the wake of a serious…

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Home sale prices, Real Estate December 9, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Walton High attendance zone

These prices for October 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Education, News December 9, 2025

Kennesaw State Fall 2025 commencement to take place Dec. 16 – 19

Kennesaw State University distributed the following schedule for its upcoming commencement ceremonies: Nearly 3,600 graduates will be recognized during Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-19. Undergraduate, graduate,…

Local Government, News December 9, 2025

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