Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business November 3, 2024

“State of the Battery” at the Cobb Chamber’s November Marquis Monday

The Cobb Chamber will host its Marquee Monday event this Monday, Nov. 4, with a “State of the Battery” panel and a celebration of top educators from Cobb County and…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta November 3, 2024

Marietta History Center hosts “Vintage Toys & Modern Cheer” exhibit

The Marietta History Center is hosting a delightful “Vintage Toys & Modern Cheer” exhibit from now through January 4, 2025. This exhibit showcases an enchanting variety of toys, blending classic…

Opinion November 3, 2024

A Better Future for Cobb County: Why We Need the MSPLOST

By Lisa Cupid: Chairwoman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners The future of Cobb County depends on the decisions we make today. Our growing community deserves a transportation system…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections November 2, 2024

Judge orders extension of return deadline for over 3,000 unmailed Cobb absentee ballots

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County Senior Superior Court Judge Robert Flournoy issued an order extending the deadline for thousands of absentee ballots delayed due to administrative errors following an…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education November 1, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Elections November 1, 2024

Surge in Cobb absentee ballot requests delays mailing, as over 3,000 remain unmailed

According to a news release from the county, Cobb Elections is taking urgent steps to handle a surge in absentee ballot requests, collaborating with postal and delivery services to expedite…

Pedestrian Safety November 1, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland November 1, 2024

The Battery Atlanta’s lineup of November events

The Battery Atlanta released the following schedule of November events: The Battery Atlanta invites the community to celebrate the holiday season in style with an exceptional lineup of November activities…

Smyrna November 1, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful upcoming events include Eco-Kids Festival

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Eco-Kids Festival: November 16 Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 am to noon to celebrate…

Photo of Jessica Guthrie, smiling, in outdoor setting

Cumberland November 1, 2024

ArtsBridge Foundation hires program coordinator and development coordinator

Photo of Jessica Guthrie courtesy of the ArtsBridge Foundation The ArtsBridge Foundation distributed the following press release announcing the addition of Janay Jefferson and Jessica Guthrie to its leadership staff:…

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News Media November 17, 2024

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