Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 21, 2026

Free Summer Food Service for Children at Cobb County Libraries

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement of its participation in Happy Helpings: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge weekdays in June and…

Education, News May 21, 2026

Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across…

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News, Weather May 21, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 20, 2026

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats

By Mark Woolsey One Cobb commissioner is virtual shoo-in to keep her job while another advances to face a general election opponent. Incumbent District 1 GOP Commissioner Keli Gambrill easily…

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Cobb County Explained May 20, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…

Photo of people at tents in Maximum Impact Love event by metro Atlanta churches

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 20, 2026

Maximum Impact Love Hosts Metro Atlanta Outreach Event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love is an association of churches across the Metro Atlantaarea who come together to…

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Health & Wellness May 20, 2026

Georgia Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Unvaccinated Metro Atlanta Family After International Travel

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three measles cases involving members of a metro Atlanta family who were not vaccinated and recently traveled internationally. Read more Health &…

News, Transportation May 20, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 20?

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…

News, Weather May 20, 2026

Lightning and Heavy Rain Possible Across Georgia Through Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia from Thursday through Saturday, with lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible, according to the National Weather Service outlook issued Wednesday morning….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 19, 2026

How much do you know about the Big Chicken? Take the quiz and find out!

By Larry Felton Johnson The Big Chicken has been the kitschy symbol of Marietta for decades, looming over its intersection like a cartoon Colossus of Rhodes, serving as a guidepoint…

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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…