Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County September 5, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces nominees for public safety awards

The Cobb Chamber announced the list of nominees for Public Safety Employee of the Year Award, in addition to other awards such as the Medal of Valor, Award of Merit,…

Climate and Weather September 5, 2024

Potential of storms across portions of Georgia Thursday through the weekend

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in central Georgia, and heavy rains could extend into north Georgia and metro Atlanta over the next few days. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

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Health Care September 5, 2024

24 Cobb County stores were on the distribution list for recalled Perdue frozen chicken products

Image above from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recall announcement [Editor’s note: as a result of the listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head and the consequent outbreak…

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Marietta September 4, 2024

Registration open for Marietta’s “Squarecrows” in the Square

A “squarecrow” is a scarecrow in a square. And registration for the City of Marietta‘s popular Squarecrows in the Square is now open. The announcement on the City of Marietta…

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Business September 4, 2024

Check out the 54 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 30, 2024.

Here are the 54 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 30, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Marietta September 4, 2024

Marietta’s Ugly Sweater Parade returns this December

By Larry Felton Johnson Everyone living in a climate where it gets cold has owned an article of clothing like this at one time or another. I’m referring to the…

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Mableton September 4, 2024

Mableton City Council authorizes purchasing card agreement for council use

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council voted unanimously in its August 28 meeting to authorize the resolution allowing Mayor Michael Owens to execute an agreement with JP Morgan Chase…

Transportation September 4, 2024

Portion of Burnt Hickory Road to be closed for drainage project beginning September 16

Cobb DOT announced on its website that Burnt Hickory Road will be closed between Mars Hill and Hadaway roads beginning September 16. View Larger Map The road closure is needed…

Marietta September 4, 2024

Marietta History Center highlights books at its September Pop-In

The Marietta History Center has scheduled a special Pop-In event for this month. The Pop-Ins are monthly events for the whole family, featuring crafts and education. On Saturday, September 21,…

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Cobb County September 4, 2024

Cobb Travel & Tourism’s annual Cobb Foodie Week is back, offering meal deals to support local Restaurants

Cobb Travel and Tourism distributed the following news release about the annual Cobb Foodie Week that starts September 7: WHAT: Taste the best of what Cobb County offers during Cobb…

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International March 4, 2025

USAID’s apparent demise and the US withdrawal from WHO put millions of lives worldwide at risk and imperil US national security

by Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On his first day in office, Jan. 20, 2025, President…

Justice March 4, 2025

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb Chamber announces nominees for public safety awards

Potential of storms across portions of Georgia Thursday through the weekend

24 Cobb County stores were on the distribution list for recalled Perdue frozen chicken products

Registration open for Marietta’s “Squarecrows” in the Square

Check out the 54 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 30, 2024.

Marietta’s Ugly Sweater Parade returns this December

Mableton City Council authorizes purchasing card agreement for council use

Portion of Burnt Hickory Road to be closed for drainage project beginning September 16

Marietta History Center highlights books at its September Pop-In

Cobb Travel & Tourism’s annual Cobb Foodie Week is back, offering meal deals to support local Restaurants