Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A section of the Mountain to River Trail with trees lining the path and a bicycle in the foreground

Second Helpings February 25, 2022

Exercising and Eating along Cobb County’s trails

By Brian Benefield I think everyone is getting a touch of spring fever lately with the abundance of rain and the sun warming things up to make the daffodils break…

Cobb County weather forecast Friday February 25, 2022 Chance of morning showers then partly sunny Highs near 59 degrees

Climate and Weather February 24, 2022

Cobb weather February 25: morning rain followed by partly sunny skies

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have a chance of rain in the morning here in Cobb County, followed by partly sunny sides. 7-day forecast The…

International February 24, 2022

Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts

By Naomi Schalit, The Conversation [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This is a frightening moment. Russia has invaded Ukraine, and certainly those most frightened right…

Health Care February 24, 2022

Georgia legislators target COVID mask, vaccine precautions with mandate bans

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [this article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2022 Republican state lawmakers’ fight against COVID-19 mandates gained steam Wednesday, with…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta February 24, 2022

Pedestrian fatally struck by semi on I-75 in Marietta

According to a public information release from Sgt. Jake Rakestraw of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Environment February 24, 2022

Marietta Tree Keepers to host a free tree give-away

Would you like a free tree to plant? The Marietta Tree Keepers will give away bare-root seedlings on March 5. For more details see the announcement posted to the City…

a heat map of Cobb's employment by cities. The numbers are available within the text of the article

Cobb by the Numbers February 24, 2022

How do Cobb County cities (and CDPs) rank by number of jobs?

How do Cobb’s cities (and CDPs) rank in order of the number of jobs? On Tuesday we took a look at where the jobs are concentrated in Cobb County. We…

A little white dog staring intently toward the camera with its ears up on alert

Pets and Pet Adoption February 24, 2022

How can you resist adopting one of these pups from Canine Cellmates?

Are you looking for a new furry family member? A furry family member that has already been well-trained? Well, then, take a look at the doggies now up for adoption…

Climate and Weather February 23, 2022

Cobb weather February 24: Partly sunny, high near 75

According to the report from the National Weather Service, Thursday February 24 will be partly sunny in Cobb County, with a high near 75. 7-day forecast The following is the…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Crime February 23, 2022

Man convicted of rape, aggravated sodomy, kidnapping in Cobb County

The office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady announced in the following public information release that a man was convicted in Cobb Superior Court of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping: February 23, 2022…

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