Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Economy March 22, 2021

Gasoline prices in Georgia jump again

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump have jumped once again, although not as much as…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

Cobb County March 18, 2021

Cobb County Sheriff issues statement on Atlanta killings and attacks on Asian-Americans

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens issued the following statement on Tuesday night’s shootings that left eight dead, including six Asian-American women, “On behalf of the entire Cobb County Sheriff’s Office,…

Marietta March 17, 2021

Multi-car pileup in Marietta leads to life-threatening injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a vehicle experiencing mechanical problems on I-75 triggered a series of collisions that led to…

Georgia March 17, 2021

Jaret Usher, former Cobb ADA, to serve as GBI legal director

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced yesterday that Jaret Usher will be promoted to Director of the GBI’s Legal Division. Usher, a Cobb County native, began her GBI career…

Kennesaw March 15, 2021

Free First Friday concerts in downtown Kennesaw begin in April

The City of Kennesaw announced a series of free concerts that begin Friday April 2 in downtown Kennesaw. The following is a reprint of their press release: Kennesaw, GA (March…

Economy March 15, 2021

Another big jump in Georgia gasoline price

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump have taken another big jump over the past week….

Janet Memark speaks at Healthy Start meeting used in article about COVID cases in Cobb

Health Care March 12, 2021

COVID cases in Cobb falling, but still 3x the high range of transmission

Dr. Janet Memark, District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health issued her periodic update on COVID-19 cases in the counties. She said that while hospitalizations and new cases…

Monica DeLancy Director of We Thrive in Riverside

Cobb County March 11, 2021

Renters Right summit in South Cobb

Monica DeLancy, the founder and president of the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association issued the following announcement about a Renter’s Rights Summit to be held March 21: We Thrive…

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

Cobb County March 11, 2021

A conversation with Cobb Sheriff officials about the current recruitment drive

We spoke with Major Marvin Prince and one of his recruitment officers, Investigator Irvin McClure about the hiring drive underway with the goal of hiring 100+ recruits at the Cobb…

Economy March 10, 2021

Rep. David Scott’s office issues statement on passage of American Rescue Plan Act

U.S. Representative David Scott‘s office issued the following press release celebrating the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan Act by the House. Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13)…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather January 24, 2026

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