Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

chance of severe thuderstorms with lightening graphic

Climate and Weather October 25, 2021

Hazardous storms possible in Cobb, North Georgia today: Oct 25

According to the hazardous weather outlook on this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, Cobb County and much of north Georgia could experience isolated strong storms this afternoon and…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Health Care October 24, 2021

Cobb Senior Wellness Center to hold presentation on recently approved Alzheimer’s drug

The Cobb Senior Wellness Center will hold a free presentation entitled Aducanumab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug on Wednesday October 27. The event is for people 55 years of age and…

France's second KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler takes off from Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, upon delivery in 2019.

Business October 24, 2021

Lockheed Martin Q3 earnings webcast this Tuesday Oct 26

Lockheed Martin, the Bethesda-based aerospace and defense contracting firm with a longtime presence in Cobb County, will webcast live its third quarter 2021 earnings results on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021,…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care October 24, 2021

Cobb & Douglas Public health accepting applications for $25,000 grants

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is accepting applications from organizations for grants of up to $25,000 to support health initiatives related to a specific list of community health issues….

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Business October 24, 2021

Home Depot names John Deaton executive VP of Supply Chain and Product Development

Home improvement retail giant The Home Depot, whose corporate headquarters are in Cobb County, announced in a press release that it has named John Deaton executive vice president of Supply…

Capt. Edward "Rusty" Hightower in uniform with military ribbons and medals

History October 24, 2021

Decorated Vietnam veteran to speak at Save Acworth History

Former U. S. Army Capt. Edward H. “Rusty” Hightower of Kennesaw will be the special guest speaker at the Save Acworth History Foundation Lecture Series on Tuesday November 9th at…

mostly sunny skies graphic with a sun partly covered by a cluster of clouds

Climate and Weather October 24, 2021

Mostly sunny in Cobb with a high of around 78

Cobb County is likely to be mostly sunny today, with 5 mph winds from the southeast. According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, the high is expected…

John Donovan (photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Business October 23, 2021

Lockheed Martin elects former AT&T Communications CEO John Donovan to its board of directors

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that its board of directors has elected former AT&T Communications CEO John M. Donovan to the board, effective immediately. AT&T is a wholly…

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care October 23, 2021

GA health districts to offer Moderna and J&J booster doses starting October 26

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced in a press release that Georgia’s health districts will begin offering booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on…

Education October 23, 2021

Rep. Scott announces committee passage HBCU scholarship funding

Rep. David Scott, chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee announced that a bill to provide $100 million in permanent funding for scholarships at the nineteen 1890 land grant colleges…

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