Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Libraries July 30, 2025

Body and mind sustenance on the schedule at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson With a schedule as slim as a lean physique this August (as of this article’s date), Mountain View Regional Library has scheduled a couple of wellness events…

Festivals July 30, 2025

Long-time vendor expresses fondness for North Georgia State Fair

By Mark Woolsey Michelle Spivey and her family have a warm regard for the North Georgia State Fair, presented by Superior Plumbing, set for Sept 18 through the 28th at…

A cartoon figure of a man sweating in the hot sun

Weather July 30, 2025

How To Protect Yourself From A Heat Dome

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It should have been one of my happiest memories. I was a new graduate student at Florida State University, and…

A heat map showing 100-110 degree heat index for much of Georgia on July 30

Weather July 30, 2025

Another day, another heat advisory in metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service issued another heat advisory for Wednesday, July 30, as scorching heat grips not only the metro Atlanta area, but the entire region. Bonus for the more…

An image of the front page of the Marietta Helicon, a 19th Century Cobb County newspaper

Cobb County July 29, 2025

Cobb County’s two earliest newspapers: the Marietta Advocate and the Marietta Helicon

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an updated and expanded version of an article we published during December of 2024] I have a fascination with old newspapers. As a journalist,…

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Libraries July 29, 2025

South Cobb Library Eases Summer With Laser Focus and Organization

By Kelly Johnson Following the start of the new school year on the 4th, South Cobb Regional Library has a couple of interesting events scheduled for August. One offers a…

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Nonprofits July 29, 2025

Cobb Community Foundation highlights tomorrow deadline for nonprofits to join fundraising boost

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Community Foundation says the deadline’s fast approaching for nonprofits to apply to take part in their annual “Match Magic: Cobb’s Holiday Giveathon.” initiative. Organizations have…

Weather July 29, 2025

Another heat advisory issued for Tuesday as scorching heat grips the metro Atlanta region

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for a cluster of counties in and around metro Atlanta, with heat index up to 108 degrees possible until 8 p.m. Tuesday,…

Crowd scene at Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Powder Springs July 28, 2025

Report and photos from Powder Springs Back to School Bash

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Powder Springs Back to School Bash: The Powder Springs Back to School Bash at the Ron Anderson…

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Food and Restaurants July 28, 2025

Keegan’s Irish Pub now open in downtown Acworth

Downton Acworth’s dining scene has gained a new player. Friday marked a ribbon-cutting for Keegan’s Irish Pub, 4815A South Main, which opened earlier this month. Mayor Tommy Allegood and a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2025

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