Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Education September 8, 2021

Publix donates gift cards to Cobb students, teachers

According to a press release from the Cobb County School District, Publix Super Markets named the Cobb Schools Foundation as one of the recipients of its “Tools for Schools” campaign….

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Food September 8, 2021

Employee shortages shoot down Taste of Marietta

The popular Taste of Marietta festival held yearly on Marietta Square has been postponed this year due to employee shortages among the participating restaurants. The date of the event has…

Economy September 7, 2021

Georgia gasoline prices move slightly upward

According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia drivers are now paying an average of $2.98 per gallon. Monday’s state…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2021

Quick and easy Tuesday crossword

This mini-puzzle is the result of my failure to finish a Kurt Weill-themed full-sized crossword. But I’ve committed us to a crossword every day, so I hope you find it…

Mableton September 7, 2021

Maryland-based FCP announces purchase of 272-unit Sierra Forest apartments on Mableton Parkway

Maryland-based private FCP announced in a press release the purchase of the Sierra Forest apartments on Mableton Parkway, as part of an expansion of their Atlanta assets that also includes…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Land Use and Zoning September 6, 2021

Cobb County Planning Commission meets tomorrow

The Cobb County Planning Commission will meet tomorrow, September 7, 2021 at 9 a.m. for its regular monthly zoning hearing. The meeting will be held at 100 Cherokee Street Marietta,…

Young Hispanic male with bag thrown over shoulder

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 6, 2021

Labor Day Crossword Puzzle

In recent decades Labor Day is often treated as a bookend for Memorial Day. The theme-words in this puzzle hearken back to the real meaning of the holiday.

Woman smilling on partially assembled aircraft

Holidays September 6, 2021

U.S. Labor Secretary highlights COVID and the workforce in Labor Day statement

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh highlighted the effects of the COVID pandemic on the workforce in his Labor Day message. Here is the statement: “We come to this second…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services September 5, 2021

Active Shooter/Terrorism Awareness class for Cobb seniors

Cobb County announced an Active Shooter/Terrorism Awareness class on its Facebook page. For more information read the announcement reprinted below: The Senior Wellness Center will hold a free Active Shooter/Terrorism…

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