Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County July 30, 2020

After low-key hearings,Cobb County BOC adopts budget and millage rate

In contrast to the packed, contentious 2018 millage rate and budget hearings, which was the last time an increase in the dollar amount of the millage rate was proposed and…

Shelia Edwards speaking at press conference

2020 Elections July 28, 2020

Edwards calls land use attorney contribution to Sheffield “tainted money”

Shelia Edwards, a run-off candidate for the District 4 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners called a contribution to her opponent Monique Sheffield from well-known Cobb County land…

Powder Springs July 28, 2020

Powder Springs takes part in Georgia Municipal Association 2020 Census Challenge

The City of Powder Springs issued the following press release highlighting their participation in a challenge intended to increase the response rate for the 2020 Census, organized by the Georgia…

2020 Elections July 27, 2020

Cobb election board changes Smyrna-2A poll location, approves request to BOC for funds to mail absentee ballot applications

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration today held a special called meeting. The Board approved a motion to ask the Cobb County Board of Commissioners for funds to…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County July 27, 2020

Three Cobb Magistrate Judges appointed

According to a news release posted to the Cobb County website, Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy appointed three part-time judges to Cobb County Magistrate Court. The judge-designates are Rita Cherry,…

Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton takes the COVID-19 test

Smyrna July 27, 2020

Smyrna to cover cost of city employee COVID-19 testing for three-day period

The City of Smyrna is going to cover the cost of voluntary COVID-19 testing for its city employees on July 28, July 29 and July 30. “I am so proud…

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

Cobb County July 27, 2020

Cobb Senior Services to receive $477,399 through ARC as part of CARES Act

Cobb County Senior Services will receive $477,399 from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC is distributing money provided through the CARES Act to help provide relief for seniors during…

Marietta July 27, 2020

Attempted robbery on Roswell Road in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department an attempted armed robbery took place in a parking lot on Roswell Road in Marietta….

2020 Elections July 27, 2020

Cobb election board to consider seeking funds to mail absentee ballot applications to all registered voters

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special-called meeting today, Monday, July 27 at noon, and one of the topics will be the possibility of asking…

Cobb County July 26, 2020

Former State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan sponsors online roundtable between youth and police at the Epicenter

Former State Representative Alisha Thomas sent the following announcement about a roundtable dialogue between young people of color and the Cobb County Police Department. It will be held July 29…

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