Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather January 31, 2025

Isolated storms possible in central GA Friday with wind gusts of up to 50 mph

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Georgia on Friday, January 31, 2025. The outlook also included Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties on its…

Photo of John Elmer Eaton, 87, courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department

Missing Persons January 30, 2025

Mattie’s Call: Cobb police seek missing 87-year-old man

Photo of John Elmer Eaton, 87, courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department The Cobb County Police Department distributed the following appeal to the public: The Cobb County Police Department…

An envelope with valentine hearts streaming out

Cobb County January 29, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library’s shades of love

By Kelly Johnson For February 2025, South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL)’s steadfast commitment to its community presents itself through an ensemble of events. For starters, SCRL continues its one-hour long…

Music January 29, 2025

KSU’s Bailey School of Music to present its 2025 Collage Concert

Kennesaw State University distributed the following news release: Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music will present the 2025 Collage Concert on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 and 8 p.m….

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

Cobb County January 29, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s deputy involved in accident with injuries on South Cobb Drive

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured during a several-vehicle crash Monday morning. Cobb Police say that shortly before 11 a.m. Deputy Wyland of the sheriff’s…

Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor

History January 29, 2025

Descendants of enslaved family in Cobb County visit the Bench by the Road memorial

Photo: Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff, along with local supporters, at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor In a famous interview during a…

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

Mableton January 28, 2025

Breaking: Lawsuit challenging the legality of City of Mableton dismissed

The Supreme Court of Georgia issued its ruling today in White, et al v. City of Mableton, and dismissed the appeal, leaving the city intact. We will publish more on…

Mableton Councilwoman Patricia Auch displays orange bags of trash from a littler cleanup

Mableton January 28, 2025

First Christian Church of Mableton adopt-a-mile cleanup on Old Alabama Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos on the First Christian Church of Mableton adopt-a-mile litter cleanup of Old Alabama Road: The First Christian Church of…

A red alert triangle with fog behind it and icicles below it

Weather January 28, 2025

Freezing fog advisory issued for north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a freezing fog advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Freezing fog…

Marietta January 27, 2025

Marietta’s Laurel Park: ducks, geese, turtles, and even a visit from a bear

By Larry Felton Johnson One of my favorite small parks in Cobb County is Laurel Park, a Marietta city park located just off busy Whitlock Avenue. When my accountant was…

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