Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Dancers in Atlanta Ballet's performance of Frida

Dance April 16, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Debuts the East Coast Premiere of Frida, a Powerful Portrait of the Life of Frida Kahlo

The Atlanta Ballet distributed the following announcement on its upcoming performance of Frida: Delve into the story of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists through full-length ballet by Annabelle…

Education, News April 16, 2026

Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…

Photo of Powder Springs Seafood Festival from 2025 looking down over the crowd at the amphitheatre

Community Life, Festivals April 16, 2026

Seafood, sounds & springtime fun return to Powder Springs May 15-17

One of Powder Springs’ most anticipated annual events, its Seafood Festival, brings residents and visitors together for a weekend of food, music, artisans, and a new car show in the…

A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents April 15, 2026

Driver charged with DUI after serious injury crash on Cumberland Parkway in Cobb County

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A driver has been arrested and charged…

News, Transportation April 15, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 15

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Community Life, Libraries April 15, 2026

Registration is Open for Popular, High-Demand Vision To Learn 2026 Mobile Clinics at Cobb Libraries

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about the popular Vision To Learn program that offers free vision screening and prescription glasses for children and teens: Cobb County Public…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Cobb County drought deepens as rainfall deficit grows in 2026

By Mark Woolsey Trees, shrubs and ornamental plants are showing signs of stress across Cobb County, particularly in East Cobb. The sun beats down relentlessly out of a blue sky….

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Fire Danger Continues as Extreme Drought Conditions Persist in Metro Atlanta

The map above is from the National Integrated Drought Information Service A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and portions of east-central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation…

News, Transportation April 14, 2026

C.W Matthews awarded emergency repair contract for sinkhole on The Exchange

At this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Company was awarded a contract on emergency work done to address a sinkhole on The Exchange that…

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