Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation September 16, 2021

Extensive work on Marietta’s Powder Springs Road corridor will begin September 27

The City of Marietta announced on its website that extensive work on the Powder Springs Road corridor will begin on September 27. This phase of a larger project along the…

Arthur Peralta in Cobb Sheriff dress uniform

Criminal Justice System September 16, 2021

ATF special agent chosen as newest Lt. Col. in the Cobb Sheriff’s Office

Sgt. Jeremy Blake, the public information officer for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced that Special Agent in Charge Arthur Peralta from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives…

Guest Opinion September 16, 2021

Tre’ Hutchins: Thanks to Biden and Democrats for child tax credits

This opinion article is by Leroy Tre’ Hutchins, Democratic member of the Cobb County Board of Education, representing Post 3 As a Cobb County School Board Member, I’ve worked for…

Woman dancing, doing extended kick with arm behind high extended leg

Dance September 16, 2021

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre announces Season 65 schedule

The Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre, located on Marietta Square, announced the lineup for its 65th Season. According to an announcement for the season on the City of Marietta website, “The…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Second Helpings September 15, 2021

Second helping

By Brian Benefield I have unique culinary stories to tell, but first, I must say that being a server in a restaurant should be something that everyone experiences at some…

LGBTQ September 15, 2021

Smyrna is Fabulous: celebrating equality and Pride

Smyrna is Fabulous (SIF), formed this year, is a group that, in the words of its mission statement, “welcomes and celebrates its LGBTQ+ residents and allies by creating community and…

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

Cobb County September 15, 2021

Cobb Chamber hosts 2021 Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast October 4

The 2021 Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast will be held October 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Coca-Cola Roxy. Hosted by the Cobb Chamber, the breakfast will kick…

Education September 15, 2021

Callis Foundation to hold scholarship golf tournament in Acworth

The Cobb-based Henry Arthur Callis Foundation will hold the Ervin Keith Hollman Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cobblestone Golf Club in Acworth, GA. According to…

Powder Springs September 15, 2021

Powder Springs recognizes artists who created new downtown mural

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the two artists who created the “Be Kind” mural in downtown Powder Springs will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The ceremony will…

2020 Elections September 14, 2021

Cobb election Director Janine Eveler recognized at Georgia election officials conference

The 2020 elections were rough on elections officials in every county in Georgia. But in Cobb County it was a particularly challenging job, where false claims of election fraud led…

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