Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather July 22, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms to continue in north and central Georgia Monday; local heavy rainfall possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, July 22. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue…

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Mableton July 21, 2024

Food distribution, litter cleanup, and invasive plant removal

Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos about three events: a community food distribution at Friendship Revival Center, a litter cleanup , and the removal of invasive plants in Heritage Park….

Cobb County July 21, 2024

ACT Back-to-School Jam + cleanup in Mableton

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two volunteer events in south Cobb: the Austell Community Task Force Back-to-School Jam, and a…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation July 21, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) overnight Sunday in Cobb County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed tonight, Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work. The lane closures will…

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Climate and Weather July 21, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected in north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, July 21, 2024. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to…

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Business July 20, 2024

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024.

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 19, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Climate and Weather July 20, 2024

Scattered storms across Georgia expected to continue today, July 20, through next Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, July 20. The wave of scattered thunderstorms we’ve…

Transportation July 19, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street in Cobb Friday and Sunday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed on Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work….

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Education July 19, 2024

Cobb County school board approves steady millage rate

By Rebecca Gaunt The property tax millage rate set by the Cobb County School District will remain at 18.7 mills for a second year, at the recommendation of Superintendent Chris…

Opinion July 19, 2024

Georgia Is Among The Best States In America To Do Business

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The USA economy is number one in the world, outpacing China, especially in the category of GDP per capita. The…

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Austell March 6, 2025

Cool Kids’ Committee and Cobb police spearhead project to provide gently-used prom dresses and high heels for those who can’t afford them

By Mark Woolsey A program aimed at ensuring Cobb County senior high school girls will be able to go to this year’s proms will give away gently-used prom dresses and…

Opinion March 6, 2025

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