Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County January 14, 2020

Bob Ott leaving Cobb County Commission

In a surprise announcement at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners District 2 Commissioner Bob Ott stated that he will not be seeking reelection. Ott, first elected…

coal ash, Environment January 13, 2020

Duke Energy settlement in NC results in largest coal ash cleanup in U.S.

According to a December 31, 2019 news release from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) a settlement reached with Duke Energy will result in the largest cleanup of toxic coal…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County January 13, 2020

Jamerson Road collision leaves one dead, one injured

According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred…

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

Economy January 13, 2020

Gasoline price fell two cents in GA over past week

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump fell two cents over the past week, bringing the…

Cobb County January 12, 2020

Serious injury collision on Powder Springs Road

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton January 10, 2020

Two arrests in connection with 2016 Mableton homicide

Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department announced this afternoon that two arrests were made in connection with a 2016 Mableton homicide on Queens Mill Road. According to…

Cobb County January 9, 2020

Rob Hosack to retire as Cobb County manager

Cobb County Manager Rob Hosack will retire on April 1. Dr. Jackie McMorris, the Deputy County Manager, will fill in for him until the Cobb Board of Commissioners makes a…

Cobb County January 9, 2020

More I-285 Cobb lane closures scheduled

More I-285 Cobb lane closures are scheduled for this weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that the work will take place overnight through the weekend,…

Cobb County January 8, 2020

Cobb County’s first homicide of the year took place yesterday

Cobb County’s first homicide of the year took place on Sandell Trail in Marietta.yesterday evening. According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

coal ash, Environment January 8, 2020

Georgia Power issues request for proposals for coal ash reuse

Georgia Power announced in a press release that it is accepting bids for “the beneficial reuse of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state.”…

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