Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy August 24, 2020

Tropical storm Laura may drive Georgia gas prices upward

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, the spokeswoman from AAA – The Auto Club Group, tropical storm Laura may damage Gulf oil capacity and drive Georgia gasoline prices…

Health Care August 24, 2020

Wellstar pediatrician warns against skipping immunizations for children

Dr. Andrew Doyle, a pediatrician with Wellstar Health System, warned that a dangerous drop in childhood immunizations is taking place nationwide, and if it continues as the schools reopen for…

Marietta August 24, 2020

Serious injury crash on Whitlock Ave in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle serious injury crash…

Campbell High School stadium in article about Newnan game

Sports August 22, 2020

Campbell Spartans sports charges on in unprecedented times

By Natalie Brevick and Sudha Gururaj Due to the novel coronavirus, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has made some crucial changes this fall’s high school sports seasons. GHSA, which…

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Results from the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb Coronavirus Needs Survey

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County submitted the following informational article: The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County which is a nonprofit advocacy organization for older residents conducted a…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Cobb DA Joyette Holmes issues statement on Kevil Wingo’s death at the Cobb jail

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes issued a statement on the death of Kevil Wingo while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Wingo died in custody in…

Marietta August 20, 2020

Marietta SWAT team called to site of alleged robbery

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department the Marietta SWAT team was called to an apartment building yesterday in a complex where…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 18, 2020

Derek Norton issues executive order requiring face coverings in Smyrna

Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton issued an executive order today requiring the use of face coverings in public with the exception of a list of exclusions delineated in the order. The…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Business August 18, 2020

Home Depot declare $1.50 dividend, releases quarterly results

Home improvement retail giant The Home Depot, headquartered in Cobb County, announced a second quarter cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on September 17 to shareholders of record on…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County August 18, 2020

When will the Cobb senior centers reopen?

A question we hear regularly is: when will the Cobb Senior Centers reopen? The short answer is that a date to reopen has not been announced. In early July, Cobb…

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