Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Guest Opinion July 10, 2020

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

This is a guest opinion by Melanie Dallas, LPC, the interim CEO of the Cobb County Community Services Board If historical and ongoing racism, prejudice, and discrimination have compelled African…

Marietta July 9, 2020

Marietta public meeting to consider Lawrence Street traffic calming

The City of Marietta announced on its website that it will hold a public meeting to discuss traffic calming options on Lawrence Street and Washington Avenue between Cole and Fairground…

The abrupt break in the Mountain to River Trail at West Atlanta Street and Pearl Street.

Fair Oaks July 9, 2020

What’s going on with Cobb’s Mountain to River Trail?

When the Mountain to River Trail is completed it will be possible to cycle (or walk or run if you have that much time and stamina) from the Chattahoochee River…

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

Cobb County July 9, 2020

Four Cobb Senior Centers to reopen by phases

According to a news release posted on the county website, four Cobb senior centers will begin a phased reopening. The county emphasized that this is subject to change given the…

CobbLinc bus stop sign in article about Cobb Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Transportation July 8, 2020

GDOT seeks public input on draft Statewide Transit Plan

What do you think about the state of public transit in Cobb County? You can always grouse on social media, whatever your opinion, but a much better way to give…

Kennesaw July 7, 2020

Kennesaw posts draft 2020-2021 budget on website

The City of Kennesaw has posted their draft budget for 2020-2021 on the city’s website. The budget increase is about one percent, and no millage rate increase is proposed. The…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County July 7, 2020

Cobb County announces tax levy increase over the roll-back rate

Cobb County issued the following press release this afternoon: The Cobb County Board of Commissioners today announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year, over…

Austell July 7, 2020

Austell City Council approves pay and compensation plan, passes two anti-racism resolutions

At Monday evening’s Austell City Council Meeting the council approved a pay and compensation plan for city employees. The council also passed two resolutions regarding racism: a general anti-racism resolution,…

Cobb County July 6, 2020

Cobb County announces schedule for budget and millage rate hearings

On the county website today, Cobb County announced the schedule for the presentation of the budget by Cobb BOC Chairman Michael Boyce, the three public hearings for the budget and…

Monica DeLancy at lectern during December Cobb BOC meeting in article about DeLancy endorses Edwards

2020 Elections July 6, 2020

DeLancy endorses Edwards in District 4 race

Renters rights advocate Monica DeLancy, who came in third place in the Democratic primary race for Cobb County Commissioner from District 4, endorsed first-place candidate Shelia Edwards for the August…

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