Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County February 3, 2020

Auto breakins targeting Hispanics reported in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Sydney Melton of the Cobb County Police Department the department is investigating a string of auto breakins that often target Hispanic residents….

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

2020 Elections, Uncategorized February 1, 2020

Qualifying fees and deadline for Cobb County elections

At its January 14 meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted on and adopted the qualifying fees for candidates for Cobb County elected offices. All the positions listed are…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County January 31, 2020

County settles lawsuit involving Neil Warren’s Facebook page

A settlement was reached today between Cobb County and James Herndon. Herndon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for North Georgia, Atlanta Division, when he and others were…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

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…

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