Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Education December 8, 2024

Kennesaw State offers first rural management MBA in the country

The following article was posted on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University is launching a new Rural Management concentration for its Evening Master of Business…

A group of Sweetwater Mission volunteers and staff cheering in front of one of the organization's food distribution trucks

Cobb County December 8, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a food distribution

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos about two events that give back to the community, and make Cobb a better place. Vinings Cove Homeowners litter…

An icon with a money-box, a dollar sign and a heart representing charitable giving

Cumberland December 8, 2024

Bank of America awards $200K to Nobis Center

By Mark Woolsey Bank of America has announced a $200,000 grant award to Cobb-County-based Tommy Nobis Center as part of its 2024 Neighborhood Builder program. The bank says Nobis and…

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Business December 7, 2024

Cobb adds 41 new businesses in the week ending December 6

Here are the 41 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 6. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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

Mableton December 7, 2024

Mableton city council work session to be held Monday (agenda included)

The Mableton City Council will meet in a work session this Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. We’ve included the…

The entrance to Truist Park with a large sign stating "Atlanta Braves" over the gate

Sports December 7, 2024

Should Truist Park in Cobb County Get A Dome or Retractable Roof?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Remember the chaotic end to the Atlanta Braves’ season in Cobb County? Hurricane Helene not only attacked the Southeast but…

Climate and Weather December 7, 2024

Dry conditions spark fire warnings in Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Saturday, December 7 due to expected low humidity. What is…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 6, 2024

Marietta wins first place in its population category in the Digital Cities Survey

The City of Marietta announced in a news release on its web page that it was awarded first place in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey by the Center for Digital…

One hand holds the Scales of Justice, another holds a sign reading "Human Rights"

Human Rights December 6, 2024

Cobb Public Library celebrates Universal Human Rights Month

December is Universal Human Rights Month, and the Cobb County Public Library has created a reading list that includes something for people of all ages. The United Nations General Assembly…

Drawing of a large red ribbon decorated with Christmas lights in front of a pine limb also with lights

Marietta December 6, 2024

Unleash your inner Clark Griswold with “Marietta Light Up the Holidays”

Whether your idea of outside holiday decoration is subtle and artistic or tends more toward the high-wattage designs inspired by Clark Griswold from the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, you’ll get…

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