Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County June 8, 2021

Cobb County warns residents of email phishing scams about COVID relief

Cobb County posted a message on the county web page warning residents about phishing scams. An article from the Cobb County Police Department describes phishing as follows: Phishing is when…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County June 7, 2021

Driver of scooter killed in accident at Barrett Parkway and Macland Road

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the driver of a scooter was struck by two vehicles at the intersection of…

Health Care June 5, 2021

Cobb COVID cases continue to drop

There was continuing good news in this week’s Cobb County COVID report, as cases continue to drop, according to a news release from the county. With the rolling average of…

Transportation June 4, 2021

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening

The striping of I-575 starting at Barrett Parkway will resume this evening, Friday June 4 at 9 p.m. It will affect traffic in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation…

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…

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