Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Photo of Dr. Ramazan Aygun of Kennesaw State University

Education February 5, 2025

Building the future of STEM research: High-speed networking and data infrastructure at Kennesaw State

[The following article by Alyssa Ozment first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission; the photo above is by Darnell Wilburn] Scientific discovery increasingly depends on the…

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Climate and Weather February 5, 2025

Patchy dense fog; possible isolated storms across north and central GA Wednesday

The National Weather Service warned of patchy dense fog in Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on Wednesday morning, February 5. The fog should burn off by…

Music February 4, 2025

GSO gets grant for youth music education and performance

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra submitted the following news release about a grant to support youth music education and performance programs: The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce it…

Weather February 4, 2025

Patchy, dense fog across portions of Georgia Tuesday through late morning

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook due to patchy dense fog across central Georgia on Tuesday, February 4. Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties were also…

Education February 3, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study heart valve disease

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University mechanical engineering professor Philippe Sucosky has earned a prestigious American Heart Association (AHA)…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland February 3, 2025

Battery Atlanta’s February schedule

The Battery Atlanta sent the following announcement about its February events: The Battery Atlanta invites the community to epic sports watch parties, themed trivia nights and live entertainment all February long….

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports February 3, 2025

Atlanta Braves 2025: “Back To The Minors”

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The third installment of the movie franchise “Major League III” is titled “Back to the Minors.” It may be a…

Weather February 3, 2025

Patchy dense fog in central Georgia and some metro Atlanta counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook due to patchy dense morning fog across central Georgia on Monday, February 3. Cobb County and other metro Atlanta counties were…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna February 2, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

The words "Black History Month" beside a stack of books

Cobb County February 2, 2025

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library has posted a reading list that includes books for all ages for this important celebration of the frequently overlooked…

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Cobb County February 26, 2025

Cobb ME has announced that 57 sets of cremains recovered from fire-damage funeral home

Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt distributed the following news release, that includes a link to the list of cremains identified: The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified 57…

Marietta February 26, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K presents grants to local programs and charities

PHOTO ABOVE: L to R: Chris Ferguson(Path to Shine), Rev Gary MacDonald(Murphy-Harpst), Tom Gonter(MUST Ministries), Nick Carberry(Next Step Ministries), Kylie Pearce(Goshen Valley), Brenda Rhodes(Simple Needs & KCMGK member), Angela Thornton(CCYA),…

National February 26, 2025

Trump’s claims of vast presidential powers run up against Article 2 of the Constitution and exceed previous presidents’ power grabs

by Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Those who wrote and wrangled over America’s Constitution might be troubled by the…

International February 26, 2025

Scam Factories: the inside story of Southeast Asia’s brutal fraud compounds

by Gemma Ware, The Conversation; Justin Bergman, The Conversation, and Matt Garrow, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scam Factories is a special multimedia…

Immigration February 26, 2025

Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

by Kristina Fullerton Rico, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration’s plan to deport millions of immigrants living in the country…

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