Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Screenshot of segment of Chastain Road between Bells Ferry and Big Shanty roads (from open maps) in article about Chastain Road public meeting

Cobb County April 16, 2020

Gresham Smith chosen to conduct Chastain Road Corridor study

The design and planning firm Gresham Smith was chosen to lead a planning study of the Chastain Road corridor. According to an announcement from the firm, the project aims to…

paving equipement generating smoke and dust in article on weekly travel advisiory

Georgia April 15, 2020

GDOT announces details of SR-20 widening contract awarded to C.W. Matthews

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Inc. Construction won the contract estimated at $28 for the widening of SR-20 in Cherokee County. In a press release today the Georgia Department of Transportation announced…

Marietta April 15, 2020

63-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on I-75 in Marietta

The Marietta Police Department‘s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Peterbilt box truck. Dennis Wolk, 63, of Cartersville…

2020 Elections April 14, 2020

Jerica Richardson: Candidate for District 2 Cobb County commissioner

Jerica Richardson is a Democratic Candidate for the Cobb Count Board of Commissioners District 2 seat. She’s hoping to be the Democratic nominee in the race to replace incumbent Republican…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

2020 Elections April 13, 2020

Cobb appeals for donated masks for poll workers

Cobb County put out an appeal for the donation of masks for poll workers for the upcoming June 9 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election. The county needs 1,400 masks, and…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County April 13, 2020

Cobb’s National Crime Victims Rights Week event to take place online this year

Cobb’s observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week will go online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Victims Rights Week will be observed April 19 – 25 this…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education April 10, 2020

Cobb County Schools update digital learning schedule

The Cobb County School District issued the following press release announcing and update to their digital learning schedule. As we enter the fourth week of digital learning across Cobb County,…

Health Care April 10, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides lunch for behavioral health first responders

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchise operation with three locations in Cobb County, donated 50 turkey sandwich wraps and fresh fruit for first responders who serve individuals experiencing behavioral health crises….

scene of the homicide of the teen victim, police cars and aparment buildings

Marietta April 10, 2020

15-year-old charged in the death of Marietta teen

A 15-year-old has been charged in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing. The incident took place on April 8, and the body was recovered the morning…

young people in Georgia Youth Smyphony Orchestra

Music April 10, 2020

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra auditions will be held virtually this year

The Marietta-based Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) will, for the first time, hold its auditions virtually. The online auditions are a safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. Registration is open…

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