Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News, Weather May 28, 2026

More scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, with locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds possible, followed by more storm chances Friday through Tuesday. The National…

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Community, Engagement May 28, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

Cobb Library is a wonderful system, with five regional branches along with ten local branches for a total of 15. In addition to this, the library maintains a Bookmobile. But…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 27, 2026

Cobb County Certifies May 19 Primary Election Results

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration has certified the results of the May 19 primary vote in the county. Approval came on a 4-0 vote…

News, Transportation May 27, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 27?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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News, Weather May 27, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Through Next Tuesday

First we have extended drought, now the weather in metro Atlanta seems to have shifted to endless rain. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and through…

Craig Lewis, CEO of Cobb REALTORS, Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber, Norm Kennedy, President of Cobb REALTORS and Cassandra McCrory, past president of Cobb REALTORS

Business & Economy, Local Business May 27, 2026

Cobb REALTORS celebrates renovation of headquarters in Marietta

Photo above (L-R) Craig Lewis, CEO of Cobb REALTORS, Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber, Norm Kennedy, President of Cobb REALTORS and Cassandra McCrory, past president of…

Christina Martin, Maria Ravn Huusom, and Randy Koporc

Business & Economy, Local Business May 27, 2026

Town Center Community Improvement District appoints new board members

Photo above: (L-R) Christina Martin, Maria Ravn Huusom, and Randy Koporc Town Center Community Improvement District distributed the following announcement about new appointments to its board of directors: The Town…

Opinion May 27, 2026

Children’s mental health, screen time, and 988

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I have had a long career in the behavioral health field and I wasn’t always a CEO. In fact, long before moving into administration and leadership,…

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News Brief May 27, 2026

Man dead after reportedly swept away by fast-moving currents in Noonday Creek

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County authorities have located the body of a Woodstock man who was swept away in Noonday Creek. Cobb police say they were called to an address on Shallowford…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

KB Advisory Group Presents Cobb Economic Development Strategy Update to Board of Commissioners

At the Tuesday, May 26 Cobb County Board of Commissioners work session the commissioners heard a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Economic Development Director Sabrina Wright stated this…

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Opinion October 12, 2026