Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Music March 18, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra announces new development director

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following news release about its new development director: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce Kim Ellet as its new Development Director. In…

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Cobb County March 18, 2025

Cobb County & City of Kennesaw to cohost job fair

Cobb County announced in a news release that the county, along with the City of Kennesaw, will host a Countywide Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to…

Weather March 18, 2025

High danger of fire for north and central Georgia Tuesday, March 18

Due to expected low humidity, the National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, March 18. What is…

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Mableton March 17, 2025

Inaugural Mableton Legislative Day at the capitol Thursday March 20

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement of Mableton Legislative Day: Mayor Michael Owens and the City of Mableton are proud to announce the first-ever Mableton Legislative Day at…

Cobb County March 17, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton Honored with 2025 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award

Photo: L-R Lisa Campbell, Irene Barton The Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release along with photos: Representative Lisa Campbell (D-35) presented Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative, with…

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Education March 17, 2025

KSU researcher designing AI system to transform water safety

This article by Alyssa Ozment with photo by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Water is a necessity that humans cannot live without….

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Transportation March 17, 2025

Georgia gas prices dip slightly this week; EV charging rates stable

Georgia gas prices at the pump dipped this week, but not by much. EV charging nationwide has remained the same as last week, averaging 34 cents per kilowatt hour. According…

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Weather March 16, 2025

Rundown on Cobb County storm damage

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County appeared to have largely dodged a bullet as severe storms swept through Saturday night into early Sunday. Shortly before midnight, the northern part of the…

Business March 16, 2025

42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb for week ending Friday, March 14

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 14, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Cobb County March 16, 2025

Cobb police officer dies in off-duty traffic accident

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police say one of their officers died in an off-duty motor vehicle accident on Friday. Police confirmed officer Anthony Cantoral died as a result of…

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