Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County August 12, 2024

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Maxham Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident…

Cobb County August 12, 2024

Cobb Solicitor General to host town halls to educate the public about State Court

Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger will host three more town hall meetings for the public this month. The meetings are held so that Cobb County residents will have an opportunity…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment August 12, 2024

Second day in a row for code orange air quality in metro Atlanta.

For the second day in a row, the air quality in metro Atlanta is expected to be poor this afternoon. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air…

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Opinion August 11, 2024

Vice-Presidential Candidates Matter A Lot More Now Than They Used To

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In 1976, Congressman Morris K. (“Mo”) Udall ran an impressive presidential campaign for a member of the House from Arizona,…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 11, 2024

Public hearing about Mableton Comprehensive Plan this Wednesday

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30. The Council will conduct a public hearing on Mableton’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Prior to the meeting a work…

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Business August 10, 2024

32 new business license issued in Cobb County for the week ending Friday, August 9

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday,, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Business August 10, 2024

Sen. Jon Ossoff to speak to the Cobb Chamber this Monday

The Cobb Chamber announced that U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff will be the featured guest at the chamber’s Marquee Monday event on August 12. Check-in and lunch begin at: 11:15 a.m. and…

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Cobb County August 10, 2024

Cobb DA warns of email scammers impersonating Cobb prosecutors

The Cobb County District Attorney’s office notified the public of a scam targeting defendants and defense attorneys. The fraudsters send emails claiming to be from prosecutors within the Cobb DA’s…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County August 10, 2024

Suspect fatally shot by Cobb police at pharmacy on Cobb Parkway

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that an officer fatally shot an armed suspect in a Walgreens on Cobb Parkway. The…

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Uncategorized August 10, 2024

Marietta’s 47th HarvestFest coming October 19

Marietta‘s popular HarvestFest is returning to Glover Park on Marietta Square on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Some of the features of the 47th annual…

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