Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Acworth January 31, 2020

Acworth man gets 50-year sentence for brutal sexual assault

According to a public information release from Kimberly Isaza, the Public Information Officer for Cobb District Attorney Joyette Holmes, an Acworth man was given a 50-year sentence for a brutal…

2020 Elections January 31, 2020

Jannquell Peters: Candidate for GA U.S. 13th Congressional District

Jannquell Peters is the former mayor of East Point. She is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent David Scott and two other hopefuls to represent the 13th Congressional District…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care January 30, 2020

Three cases of rabies in Cobb and Douglas, CDPH releases prevention tips

Prompted by three reported cases of rabies this year, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) has released a set of guidelines for residents to prevent contracting the disease. A raccoon…

Cobb County January 30, 2020

Suspect arrested in connection with two Austell area bank robberies

According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department a suspect was arrested in connection with two Austell area bank robberies that occurred…

Health Care January 29, 2020

New mental health initiative from Cobb Collaborative

The Cobb Collaborative submitted the following news release announcing the launch of a new community mental health initiative: COBB COUNTY, GA: Cobb Collaborative, provider of support, training, and organizational development…

Marietta January 28, 2020

Alleged gang leader arrested in Marietta

Tony L. Menefee a/k/a “Brim Major” was arrested this morning at 6:00 a.m. at the Sedgefield Apartments. in Marietta. Menefee is suspected by law enforcement of being a leader of…

Khalil Payne holding his cello, standing

Art and Culture January 27, 2020

McEachern student Khalil Payne plays Carnegie Hall — Again

For the second time, McEachern High School sophomore Khalil Payne will display his talents on the cello at Carnegie Hall. The sixteen-year-old has been selected to perform in this year’s…

June Van Brackle, president of the Senior Citizen Counicl of Cobb County, with Cobb Distrct Attorney Joyette Holmes

Guest Article January 26, 2020

Joyette Holmes featured at Senior Citizen Council of Cobb annual meeting

Guest article by Linda Harris Cobb District Attorney Joyette Holmes was the featured guest speaker at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County (SCC).The SCC…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County January 25, 2020

Another 16 year old arrested in connection with Anderson Mill Road homicide

Another 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with the Anderson Mill Road homicide. The victim of the crime was Daquan Murphy, 22. Previously, two other 16 year olds were arrested,…

Neighbors seated at a table talking to Ryan Teague of Baldwin Paving

Cobb County January 24, 2020

Baldwin Paving and neighbors meet about conflict over concrete crushing

A meeting took place Wednesday evening between Ryan Teague, who is the owner of Baldwin Paving , and a group of residential neighbors of Baldwin’s facility on Sanders Road. The…

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