Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation & Development May 15, 2025

CobbLinc transit scaling back its reach

By Mark Woolsey The CobbLinc Transit Service is scaling back its reach. Cobb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to eliminate several routes, while striking an agreement with a sister agency that’s…

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Sports May 15, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons Need To Go Prime Time More Often Next Season

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The good news for Atlanta Falcons fans is they get a much hyped-game next season. The bad news is that…

Valerie Ruiz onstage holding up an award certificate

Education May 15, 2025

Kennesaw State student wins marketing competition at international conference

[This article by Paul Floeckher, with photos by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University sophomore Valeria Ruiz takes a unique…

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

Crime & Public Safety May 15, 2025

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Windy Hill Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Windy Hill Road near Olive…

Literature and World languages double major Lily Gauntt and nursing major Elizabeth "Liz" Williams

Education May 14, 2025

Two Walton High grads serving as GC&SU valedictorians

Photos above (L-R) Lily Gauntt and Elizabeth Williams. Photos courtesy of Georgia College & State University Georgia College & State University distributed the following announcement that two Walton High School…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather May 14, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in metro Atlanta today; hail is the main threat

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north Georgia today, Wednesday, May 14 with a potential for severe storms bringing large hail and damaging wind gusts to the northeast region. Additional storm…

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Cobb County May 13, 2025

District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen sworn in Monday

By Mark Woolsey District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Erick Allen touched on familiar themes Monday during his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the Cobb Civic Center. Allen sought to emphasize collaboration…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton May 13, 2025

Suspect arrested in alleged attempt to kidnap Mableton 12-year-old

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, a 12-year-old girl is safe after reporting an attempted abduction near her bus stop…

Owner of 1885 Grill receiving Small Business of the Year award onstage

Business May 13, 2025

1885 Grill wins Cobb Chamber’s Small Business of the Year

Photo: (l to r) John Loud greets the 2025 Small Business of the Year Mike Schroeder of 1885 Grill. In the background: 2025 Cobb Chamber Chairman Chris Britton and Chamber…

Education May 13, 2025

CORRECTION: KSU students to protest Board of Regents over Trump-instigated changes to remove resource centers, majors

Photo above: Simran Mohanty, KSU student, from screenshot of virtual press conference By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw State University students and faculty plan to follow up on Saturday’s press conference (follow…

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