Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 24, 2025

Cobb posts notice of cybersecurity event, phone number for call center

Cobb County posted two notices, one announcement posted yesterday about a cybersecurity event the county has been monitoring since early May, and the other about a call center the county…

L to R: John Kone, past president KCMGK; Rosie Teague, KCMGK; Aailyah Reeves, Powers Ferry ES Silver Pen award winner; Jim Perry, past president KCMGK and Philip Gold, VP KCMGK

Community Life, Uncategorized May 24, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K presents the Silver Pen Award for 2025

Photo provided by KCMGK: L to R: John Kone, past president KCMGK; Rosie Teague, KCMGK; Aailyah Reeves, Powers Ferry ES Silver Pen award winner; Jim Perry, past president KCMGK and…

Opinion May 24, 2025

Peers use their lived experience to help others

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I thought a lot about what the title of this column would be. One of my ideas, the one I obviously didn’t choose, was “We all…

Opinion May 23, 2025

We Need To Protect Our Armed Forces From A Silent Killer

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a silent killer out there, stalking our U.S. Veterans, even those who served decades ago. You can’t see it,…

A drawing of a tractor (as in tractor-trailer)

Transportation & Development May 23, 2025

Cobb DOT to host Touch-a-Truck event this afternoon in Honor of Public Works Week

In celebration of American Public Works Week, the Cobb DOT will host a free Touch A Truck event this afternoon, Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at…

Business & Economy May 23, 2025

Cobb Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2026 Honorary Commanders Class

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, the Honorary Commanders Association is now accepting nominations for its 2026 class, offering a unique opportunity for community and business leaders…

Graphic Novels May 23, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty member wins prestigious Art Directors Club award for creative excellence

[This article by Darius Goodman, with the above photo of Geo Sipp by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An illustration in his…

Drawing of a happy child holding up utensils in front of a lunch tray

Nutrition May 22, 2025

Summer Food Service Program at Three Cobb Libraries: Happy Helpings in June and July

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served free of charge to children weekdays in June and July in three Cobb County public…

Drawing of a bowl of pho, a noodle soup dish

Food and Restaurants May 22, 2025

New noodle spot serves up healthy pho options in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Originally, it was envisioned as a sushi restaurant. And when Leo Zheng found a vacant commercial location at 12555 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, he knew…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion & Editorial May 22, 2025

FEMA Can Help Georgians Recover From Hurricane Helene and a Debby Downer

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier this year, my college led a mission trip to East Georgia to help with victims of Hurricane Helene and…

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