Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

photo of hands holding Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run logos

Cobb County June 3, 2021

Cobb Dunkin’ locations to help raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

Cobb County Dunkin’ locations, including restaurants in Acworth, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna, will participate in a fundraiser for the Georgia Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in…

Health Care June 3, 2021

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Wellstar Health System announced in a press release that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On their…

Transportation June 2, 2021

Cobb County announces road closings for summer construction

Cobb County announced road closings of three county roads for the summer construction season. The announcement on the county’s website highlighted projects on Cheatham Hill Road, Willeo Road at the…

Map of Georgia House District 34 taken from the Cobb County website

2021 Elections May 31, 2021

Reminder: the House District 34 race is coming to a close soon

This is just a reminder for those of you living in the Kennesaw area within Georgia House District 34 that this important special election will come to a close on…

Economy May 31, 2021

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop despite some continuing shortages

Despite a report by AAA that some gas stations are still low on fuel, the price of gasoline in Georgia continued the drop of the last two weeks after the…

Michael Hughes at his retirement at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners)

Cobb County May 28, 2021

Michael Hughes appointed to Cobb County Planning Commission

Michael Hughes was appointed to the Cobb County Planning Commission by District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield, and his appointment was announced by the Board of Commissioners at their May 25…

Cumberland CID Board Members, From left to right: Alex Valente, Bob Voyles, Connie Engel, John Shern, Barry Teague, and Chris McCoy. Not pictured: Mike Plant.

Business May 28, 2021

Alex Valente and Chris McCoy elected to Cumberland CID Board of Directors

The Cumberland CID issued the following press release announcing the election of Alex Valente and Chris McCoy to its Board of Directors: (CUMBERLAND)- Commercial property owners of the Cumberland Community…

Education May 28, 2021

Pebblebrook High graduation postponed due to inclement weather

According to a press release from the Cobb County School District, the Pebblebrook High School graduation ceremony will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday May 29, at 2 p.m. Here is…

2022 Elections May 28, 2021

Heather Kilpatrick challenging Barry Loudermilk; campaign focused on healthcare issues

by Rebecca Gaunt Democrat Heather Kilpatrick hopes to unseat Republican Barry Loudermilk in the 2022 election for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. Kilpatrick will first face the Democratic primary. If she…

Judge Mary Staley Clark with Hope the Comfort Dog (photo courtesy of Cobb County Superior Court)

Cobb County May 27, 2021

New judicial assignments to Cobb Accountability Courts

Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Leonard announced new assignments to the Cobb County Accountability Courts. Judge Mary Staley Clark will now preside over the Drug Treatment Court, and Judge Ann…

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