Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Elections August 8, 2025

Mableton Councilwoman Patricia Auch announces re-election bid

Mableton Councilwoman Patricia Auch submitted the following announcement of her candidacy for re-election: I’m proud to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Mableton City Council, representing District 4.It has…

Acworth August 7, 2025

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

The Cobb County District Attorney‘s Office distributed the following public information release: Today, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss the charges against Mahendra Patel. This decision follows…

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

Traffic incidents August 7, 2025

Three-vehicle collision on Paces Ferry results in serious injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Special Operations STEP Unit is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather August 7, 2025

Isolated storms forecast to continue in metro Atlanta Thursday, but not expected to become severe

Isolated and scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia, with potential flooding concerns in central areas due to persistent rainfall expected through the weekend. The National…

A trail in the Chattahoochee National Recreation Center

Environment August 7, 2025

Forest Therapy, Improving Mental Health One Nature Walk at a Time

photo above: Chattahoochee National Recreation Center: by Madeline Hipp By Madeline Hipp Forest bathing, or mindfully existing in nature has marked positive effects on mental health. Urban tree canopies can…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Crime & Public Safety August 7, 2025

Cobb County Emergency 911 upgrades technology to the NG911 standard

Cobb County announced on its website that its Department of Emergency Communications has launched upgrades in its technology to the NG911 standard. According to the news release: With these upgrades,…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Arts & Culture August 7, 2025

Art of the Cocktail coming to Marietta Cobb Museum of Art August 15

The following announcement from the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art was posted on the City of Marietta website: The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host its August installment of…

William Marchione with hands in pockets, speaking

Smyrna August 7, 2025

Marchione: Smyrna did not have a functioning government in its earliest years

The following article was submitted by Friends of the Smyrna Library: Historian and author William P. Marchione sought to dispel a series of myths that have long surrounded the city’s…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Weather August 6, 2025

Flood watch for metro Atlanta extended through Wednesday evening

The Flood Watch for north and central Georgia, including Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta, has been extended through Wednesday evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for…

Acworth August 6, 2025

Acworth police investigating child molestation case

By Mark Woolsey Acworth police are investigating an alleged child molestation case Police say they were notified on June 22 of the possible sexual assault of a juvenile involving an…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 22, 2025

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