Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Marietta November 6, 2024

Marietta to celebrate its 20th annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta posted a notice announcing its 20th Annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted by the city and the Horace Orr Post 29 of the American Legion. The parade…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton Brown

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

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Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

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Elections November 5, 2024

Judge orders two Cobb precincts to remain open late: Marietta 6B and Kell 01

Cobb County Communications director Ross Cavitt distributed the following announcement about the order issued by Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris to keep precincts Marietta 6B and Kell 01…

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Austell November 5, 2024

Homicide on Linworth Boulevard

According to a public information release from Sgt. Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department, a homicide took place on Linworth Boulevard in the Austell area just after midnight…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Acworth November 5, 2024

Open houses scheduled for Allatoona Creek Greenway Trail study, Cobb Parkway realignment

The Cobb County Department of Transportation will host two open house events for public feedback on upcoming road and trail projects. On Wednesday, November 13, from 5-7 p.m., at the…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta November 5, 2024

Marietta police hold pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff

On October 29, 2024, the Marietta Police Department held a promotional pinning ceremony for three newly promoted staff members: Sergeant Henderson, Lieutenant Slatton, and Major Collins. Family members, friends, and…

Veterans November 4, 2024

AMES preserving legacies of U.S. WWII veterans, Civil Rights participants

[This article by Alyssa Ozment first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research is working…

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Economy November 4, 2024

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On Friday, ex-President Donald Trump claimed that America’s 4.1 percent unemployment rate was the worst jobs report in our nation’s…

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