Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Environment December 7, 2021

Marietta Tree Keepers seek volunteers to train in caring for trees

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Tree Keepers are seeking volunteers over the age of 18 to train in caring for adolescent trees. The…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 7, 2021

January 4 deadline to apply for SBA disaster loans for September flood

The January 4, 2022 deadline is approaching for Cobb residents and those in other counties affected by the September floods to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business…

Education December 7, 2021

Kennesaw State announces Fall commencement schedule

Kennesaw State University posted the announcement of its fall commencement schedule. The announcement reads as follows: KENNESAW, Ga. (Dec. 7, 2021) — More than 2,500 Kennesaw State students will be…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs December 7, 2021

Authors of “Why we Fly” to do a book signing in Powder Springs

Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal, the authors of the popular young adult novel “Why we Fly,” will do a book signing on Friday, December 10 at 4 p.m. in Thurman…

Climate and Weather December 7, 2021

Cobb Weather December 7

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, the chance of rain increases to 20 percent after noon in Cobb County The high will be about 52 degrees….

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation December 6, 2021

Cobb Parkway and Windy Hill Road survey

If you experience difficulties at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Windy Hill Road, or just have opinions on what work should be done on that intersection, you’ll want to…

Mental Health December 6, 2021

The Cobb PATH team: in the community, making a difference

By Melissa O’Brien The Cobb PATH team (Partnership for Assistance, Treatment & Health) is out in our community making a difference for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis….

Education December 6, 2021

David Scott unveils legislation to address STEM gap for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Representative David Scott introduced bipartisan legislation to address the STEM skills gap at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Scott represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes South Cobb. The…

Economy December 6, 2021

4-cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices

We’re finally getting a little respite from the high gasoline prices. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia…

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