Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

2021 Elections August 26, 2021

Kimberly Haase announces candidacy for Acworth Post 4 Board of Aldermen

Local businesswoman Kimberly Haase qualified to run against incumbent Alderman Tim Richardson in the Acworth municipal election to be held this November 2. Her campaign issued the following press release:…

Marietta August 26, 2021

Marietta Fire Department now hiring

The City of Marietta posted an announcement on the city’s website that the Marietta Fire Department is now hiring. For further information read the announcement, reprinted below: MARIETTA – The…

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

Economy August 26, 2021

Rental assistance for Cobb County residents still available

If you are in need of rental assistance, Cobb County announced on Monday that the nonprofits who are partnered with the county to distribute federal rental and utility assistance to…

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Business August 26, 2021

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard announces recognition in two insurance industry trade publications

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, a risk-management and brokerage firm located on Cumberland Parkway in the Cumberland area of Cobb County, announced in a press release that their firm has earned recognition…

Kennesaw August 25, 2021

Looking for work? The City of Kennesaw is hiring

Looking for work? The City of Kennesaw announced a job fair to be held Friday September 17. Details, and a link to job listings, are in the press release reprinted…

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Criminal Justice System August 25, 2021

Elder Abuse Task Force creates Pat King Guardian Award

The North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force (NGEATF) announced a new award recognition program, named after Pat King. According to the press release announcing the award, Pat King “was a Georgia…

U.S. Congress August 25, 2021

Rep. David Scott issues statement on U.S. House passage of voting rights act

Rep. David Scott of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District released a statement on the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act by the U.S. House of Representatives on…

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Cobb County August 25, 2021

According to the 2020 Census, Cobb has second highest Diversity Index in Georgia

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cobb County has the second highest Diversity Index in Georgia, with Gwinnett County at the top of the index. The Diversity Index is measured…

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Health Care August 25, 2021

COVID continues to tear through Cobb with a jump to 771 cases per 100,000 of population

COVID continues its brutal march through Cobb County, as we’ve now reached 771 cases per 100,000 of population over a 14-day period. 100 cases per 100,000 is considered high transmission….

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

Business August 24, 2021

Lockheed Martin lands $328 million contract to maintain Indian Air Force C-130Js

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $328 million five-year contract with the Indian Air Force to support the IAF’s fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft. The C-130 series is built…

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