Political cartoonist Clay Jones on militarization of campuses

Cartoon of a campus administrators saying "I need a militarized response to the protests. What's the worst that could happen" and a sign stating "Kent State"

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 2, 2024

Political cartoon by Clay Jones

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 30, 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…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 30, 2026

New Restaurants and Service Firms Highlight Cobb County License Report

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses between May 24 and May 31, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, restaurants, retail concepts, healthcare businesses and professional firms. Food-related…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 30, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take the quiz and find out

Vinings, along with Fair Oaks, is one of the two Census Designated Places (CDP) in Cobb County, and is the largest CDP now that Mableton incorporated into the city. A…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 30, 2026

Agreements between Cobb County and Mableton for police and other services approved

At its Tuesday evening meeting the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved four intergovernmental agreements between Cobb County and the City of Mableton: law enforcement services, DOT services, stormwater management,…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson May 30, 2026

Dino Day at the Switzer Library

Dinosaur-themed events at Switzer and regional branches begin June 2 By Kelly Johnson Ushering in the first full week of summer break, Stacks and the #SwitzerDinos will hail Dino Day…