Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Mableton December 4, 2017

Ill-fated squirrel causes power outage in Johnston’s Crossing

There was an explosive pop, followed by a power outage for much of the Johnston’s Crossing neighborhood in Mableton this morning. According to the Georgia Power technician who investigated the…

Cobb County December 1, 2017

Commissioner Cupid calls for safety audit of Veterans Memorial site where Edna Umeh was killed

Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid initiated a Corridor Safety audit for the site where crossing guard Edna Umeh, 64, of Austell was hit and killed by a driver…

Cobb County Business November 25, 2017

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson to speak at Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference

Marillyn Hewson, CEO of Lockheed Martin, will speak at the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. ET. Lockheed Martin is number four on…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna November 23, 2017

More on Smyrna’s proposed distracted driving ordinance

There has been a discussion on social media about the details of Smyrna’s proposed ordinance restricting the use of cell phones in vehicles. I requested a copy of the ordinance…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Cobb County Business November 18, 2017

Home Depot declares 89 cent third quarter cash dividend

On Nov. 16 The Home Depot, headquartered in Cobb County, announced an 89 cent third quarter cash dividend. According to a company press release, this is the 123rd consecutive quarter…

Elections November 8, 2017

Jaha Howard, Jen Jordan headed for runoff in Georgia Senate District 6

In a hotly contested race that saw more than $1 million raised between the candidates, Democrats Dr. Jaha Howard and Jen Jordan are headed for a runoff. With all precincts…

Elections November 5, 2017

Why are the polls for Georgia Senate District 6 open longer in Fulton County than in Cobb?

Questions have arisen on social media about the difference in polling location closing time between Cobb and Fulton counties for the election for Georgia Senate District 6, to be held Nov….

Cobb County Public Library September 15, 2017

Cobb County Public Library offers thousands of comic books and graphic novels online

Are you a fan of comic books? Come on now, you can admit it. Call them graphic novels if it makes you feel better. I, for one, have been reading…

Austell August 5, 2017

Riverside community highlights public safety with National Night Out

The Riverside community of Austell will be celebrating National Night Out next Tuesday August 8, from 5:30 – 8 p.m at the South Cobb Recreation Center, 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia…

Lockheed July 15, 2017

Marietta Lockheed plant receives industrial security award

The Lockheed plant in Marietta received a 2017 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. Thirty-six facilities received the award this year, out of a pool of approximately 13,000 eligible…

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