Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Billboard from atheist group with slogan "Supernatural Belief is the Enemy of Humanity"

Religion June 16, 2018

Atheist group erects billboard on Cobb Parkway

Atheist Billboard on Cobb Parkway at Roswell Road The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national atheist, humanist, and freethought organization purchased space on a billboard on Cobb Parkway, 500 feet south…

Cobb County Police Department June 15, 2018

Sinkhole opens on I-285 off-ramp to Cobb Parkway

This tweet from the Cobb County Police Department says it all. A sinkhole on the off ramp from I-285 East to SB Cobb Pkwy has opened up. GDOT is aware…

Singer Songwriter Joe South and his wife Jan Tant (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County cemeteries June 14, 2018

Joe South: his final resting place at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens (slideshow)

Joe South’s long career in music Joe South was born Joseph Alfred Souter in 1940. He grew up in the Adamsville section of southwest Atlanta. When he was twelve years…

Kennesaw State University buses -- in article about Kennesaw State Best for Vets

Kennesaw State University June 14, 2018

Pamela Whitten new KSU president July 16

Kennesaw State University announced Tuesday that Dr. Pamela Whitten has been named president of Kennesaw State University by the Board of Regents. She will start July 16. [Editor’s note: the…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts, Magistrate Court June 13, 2018

Methamphetamine possession suspect in arrest at Oakdale and Buckner Roads bound over to Superior Court

During a probable cause hearing in the Cobb County magistrate courtroom of Judge Gerald Moore Tuesday, Justin Harper, 32, of Baxley, Georgia, was bound over to Superior Court for trial…

Cobb County Parks June 12, 2018

Naming of Cobb park on the Chattahoochee River postponed to get more community input

Park on Chattahoochee is still without a name At Tuesday morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, the controversial naming of a new park on the Chattahoochee River in South Cobb…

Commissioner Bob Weatherford reads proclamation to Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force

Cobb County June 12, 2018

Elder Abuse Awareness Day recognized by Cobb BOC

At its June 12 meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution proclaiming June 15 Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The proclamation was presented to members of Cobb County’s…

plan at Cobb County International Airport

Town Center June 11, 2018

Aviation Park is completed and open

Aviation Park adds aviation-themed greenspace to the Town Center community Aviation Park, located on the corner of Barrett Lakes and Cobb Place boulevards, is now completed and open to the public. …

musical notation -- a treble clef sign and two eighth notes D and E ascending in pitch

Art and Culture, Cobb County Public Library June 11, 2018

Vinings Library and KSU present program on American musicals

American Musicals Are you a fan of musicals, or interested in learning more about the American contributions to musical theatre? The Vinings Library is hosting a one-hour program, for residents…

Cobb County Parks June 10, 2018

Compromise drops Confederate general’s name from new Cobb County park

A compromise reached on the controversy surrounding the name of the new park on the Chattahoochee River near Discovery Boulevard will be on the Board of Commissioners agenda for their…

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