Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety April 23, 2026

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of suspect in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cobb County in which the suspect was ultimately killed (follow this link to read the GBI…

Government & Politics, Local government April 23, 2026

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. has been selected as one of 250 public service professionals nationwide in the 250 Champions Initiative, a recognition honoring excellence and impact in local…

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

Community, Things to Do April 23, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 24 to Sunday, April 26

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026. Friday, April 24 The Beauty Project:…

News, Transportation April 23, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 23, 2026

Fire Danger Statement Issued for North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement and wildfire smoke are impacting north and central Georgia today, with hazardous fire weather conditions expected to persist into Friday and scattered thunderstorms possible through early…

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

Environment, Weather & Environment April 23, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for metro Atlanta on Thursday, April 23, as elevated ozone levels combine with smoke from regional wildfires to create potentially unhealthy…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County April 22, 2026

Marietta to celebrate completion of $1.5M Larry Ceminsky Park improvements with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The City of Marietta will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 to mark the completion of more than $1.5 million in improvements to Larry Ceminsky Park, a project aimed at…

Community Life, Libraries April 22, 2026

Vision To Learn’s 300-Plus Summer 2026 Eye Clinic Appointments at Cobb Libraries Fill in One Week

More than 300 summertime 2026 appointment slots for Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Cobb County Public Library locations have been booked, closing registration just one week after the library…

News, Weather April 22, 2026

High Wildfire Risk Across Georgia Due to Continuing Drought

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for north and central Georgia, where very dry vegetation and low relative humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Hazardous…

Crime & Public Safety April 22, 2026

Cobb manhunt ended after suspect located, but status of suspect not yet announced by police

By Mark Woolsey A lengthy police manhunt during which shots were fired at a busy Cobb County intersection ended last night, according to police, although information has not been made…

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