Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation May 23, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia has just concluded its primary election, and braces itself for the runoff races. There will be no shortage of…

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News, Weather May 23, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Continues Across North and Central Georgia

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia through Friday, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected and a risk of damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and…

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

Smyrna May 22, 2026

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people

[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…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Government & Politics, Local government May 22, 2026

Cobb County Chairwoman Discusses Economy and Housing Needs in State of County Address

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discussed economic success, advances in social and human service programs and the need for affordable housing at the annual…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety May 22, 2026

Redirecting income taxes can benefit the Smyrna Police Department

Submitted by the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation: Smyrna taxpayers can now send some of their tax dollars to support the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via the LESS Crime Act tax…

News, Weather May 22, 2026

Strong Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Friday as Scattered Thunderstorms Expected

Cobb County Could See Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding are expected across much of…

Community, Things to Do May 21, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 22 to Sunday, May 24

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

Community Life, Libraries May 21, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” During the 2026 Summer Reading Program

The Cobb County Public Library and the Cobb Library Foundation distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Cobb County Public Library, in partnership with the Cobb Library…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 21, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways?: Take the quiz and find out

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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Government & Politics, Local government June 11, 2026

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

by Rosemary Trout, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared…