Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Public Transit March 13, 2018

Chamber CEO: 45 percent of businesses rejecting move to Cobb do so because of lack of public transit

Sharon Mason, the president and CEO of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce said, in a special work session held by the Board of Commissioners Monday, said that among business…

Public Transit March 10, 2018

Cobb County BOC invites public comment at work session on public transit legislation

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the public transit bills working their way through the Georgia legislature. The meeting will be held Monday, March…

Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Michael Boyce in article about cobb budget town halls (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Public Transit March 9, 2018

Boyce says Cobb support for transit bills depends on having a project list in hand

[Editor’s note: This article was based on the initial video of Chairman Boyce’s comments. That video was taken down and replaced with another update. I’ve replaced the (now) broken link…

Mableton cityhood, Solutions Journalism March 3, 2018

Group meets to explore Mableton cityhood

A group of residents and community leaders organized by the South Cobb Alliance met Monday night at the South Cobb Regional Library to explore the option of forming a city…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Cobb County Business February 21, 2018

The Home Depot announces 15 percent increase in quarterly dividend

The Home Depot, headquartered in Cobb County, and one of its largest employers, announced a 15 percent increase in its quarterly dividend during a conference call Tuesday, bringing the dividend…

Cobb County Business February 18, 2018

Lockheed Martin announces delivery of 400th C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

On Feb. 9 Lockheed Martin delivered the 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. According to a press release from the company, it is an MC-130J Commando II Special Operations aircraft, and…

Cobb County Police Department February 17, 2018

Cobb Police Chief Register appointed to Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Cobb Police Chief Michael Register was appointed to the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) by Gov. Nathan Deal. According to the POST website: It is the mission of…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County February 14, 2018

Cobb County GIS Department releases interactive map for researching zoning cases in your area

The Cobb County GIS department released a very useful tool for Cobb residents interested in researching zoning cases in their area. This morning the department tweeted this announcement and link to…

Cobb County Business February 14, 2018

Sterling Seacrest broker receives Builders Cup Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors

David Thatcher, of Sterling Seacrest Partners, a commercial insurance broker with Cobb County-based Sterling Seacrest, was awarded the “Builders’ Cup” by the Georgia chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors at their annual…

House District 39 January 28, 2018

House District 39 Town Hall Meeting Held at South Cobb Community Center

Safety on Veteran’s Memorial Highway, the upcoming landscaping of the entranceway into the Riverside community at I-20, and Georgia’s adoption laws were among the issues taken up by speakers at a…

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