Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Marietta November 13, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…

Dance November 13, 2025

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission … all photos by Matt Yung] Two decades after its founding, the Kennesaw State University Department of…

History November 13, 2025

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

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Food Security November 13, 2025

Cobb posts list of resources for those impacted by recent lapses in the social safety net

Cobb County posted the following list of resources for those facing food insecurity or other crises stemming from the suspension of SNAP benefits and government furloughs, along with a list…

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Smyrna November 12, 2025

Santa meet-and-greet on Nov. 30 to benefit Smyrna first responders

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following announcement about a special holiday fundraising event for Smyrna’s first responders: Santa Claus and Minty the Elf will visit Smyrna Fire Department…

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Mableton November 12, 2025

Tax Allocation District on Mableton’s City Council agenda for this evening

A resolution calling for legislation in the Georgia General Assembly in 2026 to hold a referendum allowing Mableton to establish one or more Tax Allocation Districts will be on the…

Lane closures and road work November 12, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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

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Weather November 11, 2025

Freeze warning in Georgia ends 10 a.m. Tuesday, but fire danger alert in effect for central part of state until 6 p.m.

North and central Georgia residents are waking up to lingering icy roads, freezing temperatures, and heightened fire danger as a series of weather advisories remain in effect early Tuesday. The…

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Elections November 11, 2025

Cobb election board certifies results; hears reports on problems at precincts

By Mark Woolsey The 2025 Cobb County municipal elections and Public Service Commission vote within the county is officially in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections certified the…

Health & Wellness November 11, 2025

Program teaches family caregivers how to recognize dementia in aging parents

ACAP (Adult Children of Aging Parents) Cobb & Cherokee, distributed the following press release about an educational program that will teach family caregivers how to recognize signs of dementia in…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 8, 2025

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