Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

KSU President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis.

Education May 3, 2024

Kennesaw State honors former administrator Harris Travis with new exhibit

Photo above: President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis. [This article by Amanda Cook, with photos by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on…

Contour drawing of a bicycle along a house

Marietta May 3, 2024

Public meeting about Marietta’s proposed East Dixie Avenue multi-use trail

The City of Marietta will submit a second-round application to the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of Marietta’s grant application…

Kennesaw May 3, 2024

Smith-Gilbert Gardens hosts Pollinator Palooza to start “A Garden with Wings”

Pollinators are a critical element of the environment. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They are essential for reproducing over 85…

Cobb County May 3, 2024

Cobb Collaborative presents Storytime Basics at Lewis Ray Library

The Cobb County Public Library announced that beginning May 6, 2024, the Cobb Collaborative will take over the Monday morning Storytime at the Lewis A. Ray Library to present five…

Climate and Weather May 3, 2024

Storms expected to enter Cobb County and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today,…

Cartoon of a campus administrators saying "I need a militarized response to the protests. What's the worst that could happen" and a sign stating "Kent State"

Opinion May 2, 2024

Political cartoonist Clay Jones on militarization of campuses

Political cartoon by Clay Jones

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

Cobb County May 2, 2024

Motorcyclist killed in collision on Austell Road

A motorcyclist died as a result of a collision with an automobile on Austell Road yesterday. According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County May 2, 2024

Man sentenced in Cobb County to 10 years for aggravated stalking

Michael Lydon Strong, 43, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for aggravated stalking (a felony), and disorderly conduct. Georgia law defines aggravated stalking as follows: A person commits the…

Cobb County May 1, 2024

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Austell Road identified

Cobb police have identified the victim killed in the hit-and-run incident on Austell Road last Saturday. Her name is Maria Perez Gonzalez, 21, of Marietta. Her next of kin has…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care May 1, 2024

CDPH offers grants of up to $25k for community health projects

Grants of up to $25,000 in matching funds are available for projects that improve public health in Cobb and Douglas counties. Cobb & Douglas Public Health administers the 2024-25 Community…

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Cobb County April 29, 2025

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