Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra in performance

Music July 17, 2026

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Announces Expanded Artistic Leadership Team for 2026–2027 Season

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement: The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) is pleased to announce an expanded artistic leadership team for the 2026–2027 season, bringing together an…

Woman holding up check from the Mookerji startup project

Business & Economy, Local Business July 17, 2026

Kennesaw State’s Mookerji Innovation Fund Hits 50 Startups in Just Over Five Years

Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government July 16, 2026

Kennesaw plans property tax increase above rollback rate, schedules public hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced plans to increase its 2026 property tax millage rate above the rollback rate, triggering a series of public hearings required under Georgia law before the…

drawing of oil drilling and processing machinery

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 16, 2026

Propelled by escalated fighting in Iran, gasoline prices are rising sharply again

By Larry Felton Johnson Propelled by the breakdown in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and the threat from the Trump administration of deploying ground troops in Iran, gasoline…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 16, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

A wall between a drawing of Congress and a church

Opinion July 16, 2026

Could Religious Nationalism Actually Be Waning In America?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Christian Nationalism is a buzzword for a religious interpretation that calls for shattering the wall of separation between Church and…

News, Weather July 16, 2026

National Weather Service warns of storms and dangerous heat in Georgia

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and…

A smiling man in a garish purple suit standing next to an early 20th Century auto

Film July 16, 2026

Film Explores Moonshine Legacy Behind NASCAR’s Early Drivers Through the Eyes of One Family

PHOTO ABOVE: Robert McLeroy playing the role of moonshiner Leonard “Peachtree” Williams (all photos provided by Allegra Deneroff) By Larry Felton Johnson Moonshine was at one time a major industry…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 15, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

News, Transportation July 15, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 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…

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Health & Wellness August 7, 2026