Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County July 4, 2024

Cobb County announces fourth spill of disinfected wastewater into Lake Allatoona

Image created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson For the fourth time in the past few days, Cobb County’s Northwest Water Reclamation Center released disinfected wastewater into Lake…

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Climate and Weather July 4, 2024

Heat advisory for Independence Day in Georgia

It’s going to be a scorcher on Independence Day in north and central Georgia, with the heat index expected to be above 105. The National Weather Service issued a heat…

Cobb County July 3, 2024

Death of 2-year-old child found in vehicle in Cobb County under investigation

Officer Shenise Barner of the Cobb County Police Department distributed the following public information release about the child who was found in a vehicle on Wanda Circle near Windy Hill…

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Opinion July 3, 2024

Learning The Wrong Lessons From A First Debate Victory At The Polls

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College After former President Donald Trump handily won the debate in the polls, Democrats were contemplating replacing President Joe Biden after…

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Cobb County July 3, 2024

Teen speaks at CFR awards night about the impact of community help on families

Photo above provided by Center for Family Resources: CFR CEO Melanie Kagan (left) speaking with The CFR Board Member Monique Jenkins The following was submitted by the Center for Family…

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Mableton July 3, 2024

Mableton man sentenced to life for rape, child molestation

By Larry Felton Johnson James Westly, 41, of Mableton, was sentenced in Cobb County Superior Court to life in prison on one count of rape, three counts of child molestation….

Climate and Weather July 3, 2024

Extreme heat index of up to 109 in Georgia expected July 4

An extreme heat index of up to 109 is expected Thursday, July 4, in central and parts of north Georgia. The high heat is expected to continue through the weekend….

Cobb County July 2, 2024

All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes

Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience…

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Kennesaw July 2, 2024

Channing Wilson and Boy Named Banjo are the headline acts for Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peach BBQ Festival

Image generated with DALL-E from ChatGPT Kennesaw Parks & Recreation announced the headliners for the 2024 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. According to the press release, Channing Wilson will headline…

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Business July 2, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces Leadership Cobb’s 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber released the list for the 2025 class of its influential 10-month Leadership Cobb program. Leadership Cobb began in 1983; since then, much of the county’s political and…

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