Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Air Quality September 13, 2025

Second consecutive day of poor air quality in metro Atlanta

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Saturday, September 13, 2025. What is…

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Weekend Quiz September 13, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna?

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought you…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna September 12, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 12, 2025

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia…

Mableton September 12, 2025

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens delivers inaugural State of the City Address at EpiCenter Tuesday

By Madi Sutter The theme of Mableton Mayor Michael Owens’s inaugural State of the City Address was honoring how the contributions of the past have laid the foundation for the…

Air Quality September 12, 2025

Code Orange Air Quality Alert in Metro Atlanta Friday

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Friday, September 12, 2025. What is…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 11, 2025

Mableton holds hearing on interim 2045 Comprehensive Plan

Before its regular city council meeting yesterday evening, the City of Mableton held a public hearing on the interim 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Deputy Community Development Director Tina Garver said that…

Community Life September 11, 2025

Report and photos from Word Of Faith Church’s 7th Annual Health Fair

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Word Of Faith Church’s 7th Annual Health Fair: The Epicenter on Riverside Parkway was the venue for Word…

Chattahoochee RiverLands September 11, 2025

Bandits and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Artificial Intelligence September 11, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher aiming to bring artificial intelligence to everyday devices

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Artificial intelligence (AI) is often linked to supercomputers and…

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