Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw August 13, 2024

Kennesaw seeks input for its Historic District Design Standard and Codes

Photo of Kennesaw government complex by Larry Felton Johnson The City of Kennesaw’s Planning & Zoning Department plans to update its Historic District Design Standard and Codes (download a copy…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business August 13, 2024

Cobb Young Professionals announces winners of 2024 Next Generation Awards

Cobb Young Professionals, a project of the Cobb Chamber, named the 2024 Next Generation Award winners. This year’s winners were Robert Carnes and Jennifer Peindado. The awards were presented at…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather August 13, 2024

Metro Atlanta air quality expected to be poor for the third consecutive day

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Tuesday, August 13, 2024. What is…

Uncategorized August 12, 2024

Two pedestrians struck by a train near West Atlanta Street in Cobb County

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department distributed the following public information release: Uniform Officers from the Cobb County Police Department responded to an incident in whichtwo pedestrians…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation August 12, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average drops another five cents

Georgia gasoline prices declined another five cents on average for a gallon of regular unleaded. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia now average $3.23 per gallon. “Students…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County August 12, 2024

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Maxham Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident…

Cobb County August 12, 2024

Cobb Solicitor General to host town halls to educate the public about State Court

Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger will host three more town hall meetings for the public this month. The meetings are held so that Cobb County residents will have an opportunity…

Environment August 12, 2024

Second day in a row for code orange air quality in metro Atlanta.

For the second day in a row, the air quality in metro Atlanta is expected to be poor this afternoon. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air…

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Opinion August 11, 2024

Vice-Presidential Candidates Matter A Lot More Now Than They Used To

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In 1976, Congressman Morris K. (“Mo”) Udall ran an impressive presidential campaign for a member of the House from Arizona,…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 11, 2024

Public hearing about Mableton Comprehensive Plan this Wednesday

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30. The Council will conduct a public hearing on Mableton’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Prior to the meeting a work…

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