Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Acworth City Hall in article about Baker Road annexation

Acworth July 12, 2020

Acworth announces tax increase

The City of Acworth announced a property tax increase on its website (read the announcement by following this link), and announced the schedule of hearings. The announcement states that the…

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

Cobb County July 10, 2020

Nine Cobb County court employees test positive for COVID-19

Cobb County Superior Court Chief Judge Reuben Green issued a series of orders after nine courthouse personnel tested positive for COVID-19. The first order was entitled “Notice to the Bar…

Education July 10, 2020

Cobb County School District announces updated 2020-2021 opening plan

In a press release Friday afternoon the Cobb County School District announced an updated opening plan. The basics of the plan still remain the same, with a face-to-face traditional classroom…

Transportation July 10, 2020

Bridge repair work continues at Barrett Parkway over I-75

More weekend lane closures are scheduled for rehabilitation of the Barrett Parkway bridge over I-75. The Georgia Department of Transportation sent the following news release: ATLANTA, GA –Georgia Department of Transportation…

Cobb County July 10, 2020

Armed robbery/Aggravated assault in the Cumberland area

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department the Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating an alleged armed robbery and aggravated assault…

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…

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