Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Elections October 29, 2024

Reminder: Your chance to vote early in Cobb County ends Friday at 7 p.m.

Cobb County sent the following reminder in its newsletter that advance voting for the November 5 general election ends this coming Friday, November 1: Why wait? If you know your…

A map of Marietta's Ward 5, with an inset photo of the councilman M. Carlyle Kent

Marietta October 29, 2024

Marietta Councilman Kent to hold town hall for Ward 5

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website: MARIETTA, GA – Councilman M. Carlyle Kent (Ward 5) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, November 6,…

Mableton October 29, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library Cultivates the Future

By Kelly Johnson With this week closing out with Halloween, South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) is set to cultivate the future of the community with November’s programs and events. Most…

Opinion October 29, 2024

We Need Generals Loyal To The Constitution, Not A President

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s this myth that America needs generals completely loyal to one man. But our generals swear an oath to America…

A map of the Town Center area, a roughly round-shaped mall flanked on the east and west by interstate highways

Town Center October 29, 2024

Town Center CID director highlights infrastructure improvements for district

By Mark Woolsey The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) and its companion organization Town Center Alliance are moving long-anticipated improvements along at a steady clip, says its executive director,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation October 28, 2024

GA gasoline price drop meager, but cost here still less than national average

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell a meager one cent over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded. But…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton October 28, 2024

Mableton Mayor Owens announces first community development director

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens issued the following statement on the appointment of Juliana Njoku as Mableton’s first Community Development Director: The City of Mableton is happy to announce the appointment…

Four men cutting a ribbon in front of an exercise station

Kennesaw October 27, 2024

Ribbon-cutting held for new Fit Station at Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park

Photo above provided by the City of Kennesaw The City of Kennesaw announced in a press release that the city, along with Kennesaw Parks & Recreation, unveiled a new Fit…

Cobb County October 27, 2024

Cobb jail deploys sentry robots in 90-day pilot program

Photo of DEKA Sentry robot — from the Cobb County website The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office initiated a 90-day pilot program to enhance security at the Adult Detention Center using…

The signage for the Mable House Complex, which includes Mable House, Mable House Arts Center and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Mableton October 26, 2024

Mable House Lights the Night coming November 23

The Mable House Complex will host its holiday event, “Mable House Lights the Night,” on Saturday, November 23. This evening will kick off the Tree Jubilee, a 12-day celebration with…

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