Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime & Public Safety January 21, 2026

Kimberly McCoy appointed to Georgia parole board

By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb County victim advocate has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, according to a public information release from the board. Kimberly…

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Community January 21, 2026

Cobb MLK Day celebration successful despite chilly weather

By Mark Woolsey A chilly day didn’t keep hundreds of people away from Monday’s Cobb NAACP commemoration of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two-hour…

Arts & Culture, Theatre January 20, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Theatre Company is kicking off its 2026 season with the cult classic musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,”…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 20, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

How much do you know about Cobb museums and historic sites? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought…

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Community Life, Libraries January 20, 2026

AARP Tax-Aide to Offer Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Cobb Libraries

April 15 might seem like a long time away, but in terms of reducing the tax-time stress, it’s best to begin preparing as early as possible. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers…

Group photo from Friends of the Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 20, 2026

Report with photos from Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup of the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge: The Friends Of The…

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News, Weather January 20, 2026

Fire Risk Today, Possible Winter Storm This Weekend Across North and Central Georgia

North and central Georgia residents should remain alert as fire danger persists today and the potential for significant winter weather increases this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Group photo from the Walden Crossing HOA MLK Day litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 19, 2026

Report with photos from Walden Crossing HOA litter cleanup for MLK Day

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Jr. Day cleanup by the Walden Crossing HOA: Walden Crossing HOA with a little help from the…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development January 19, 2026

Georgia gas prices drop while national average increases

Georgia gasoline prices took another small drop over the past week, continuing the trend here of lower gasoline prices, but nationally prices are beginning to rise. According to AAA’s weekly…

News, Weather January 19, 2026

Georgia Braces for More Winter Weather as Snow, Ice Remain Possible

By Mark Woolsey All of a sudden, Georgia seems to be in Old Man Winter’s crosshairs. On Sunday, a belt of 1-3 inches of snow fell across an area of…

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News, Weather February 7, 2026

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