Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Kennesaw June 4, 2021

Popular butterfly house returns to Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens

The popular butterfly house “A Garden With Wings” is returning to Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens for the 2021 season. Butterflies are one of the most important pollinators, and the garden features…

Education June 3, 2021

Cobb school district warns Allatoona High graduation participants of possible weather interruptions

In a press release marked “Urgent,” the Cobb County School District warned participants in tonight’s Allatoona High School graduation that the ceremonies for this evening might be paused for rain….

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Police recover body of teen from Chattahoochee

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the body of a teen who drowned in the Chattahoochee River was recovered yesterday…

photo of hands holding Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run logos

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Dunkin’ locations to help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

Cobb County Dunkin’ locations, including restaurants in Acworth, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna, will participate in a fundraiser for the Georgia Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in…

Health Care June 3, 2021

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On their…

Transportation June 2, 2021

Cobb County announces road closings for summer construction

Cobb County announced road closings of three county roads for the summer construction season. The announcement on the county’s website highlighted projects on Cheatham Hill Road, Willeo Road at the…

Map of Georgia House District 34 taken from the Cobb County website

2021 Elections May 31, 2021

Reminder: the House District 34 race is coming to a close soon

This is just a reminder for those of you living in the Kennesaw area within Georgia House District 34 that this important special election will come to a close on…

Economy May 31, 2021

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop despite some continuing shortages

Despite a report by AAA that some gas stations are still low on fuel, the price of gasoline in Georgia continued the drop of the last two weeks after the…

Michael Hughes at his retirement at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners)

Cobb County May 28, 2021

Michael Hughes appointed to Cobb County Planning Commission

Michael Hughes was appointed to the Cobb County Planning Commission by District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield, and his appointment was announced by the Board of Commissioners at their May 25…

Cumberland CID Board Members, From left to right: Alex Valente, Bob Voyles, Connie Engel, John Shern, Barry Teague, and Chris McCoy. Not pictured: Mike Plant.

Business May 28, 2021

Alex Valente and Chris McCoy elected to Cumberland CID Board of Directors

The Cumberland CID issued the following press release announcing the election of Alex Valente and Chris McCoy to its Board of Directors: (CUMBERLAND)- Commercial property owners of the Cumberland Community…

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