Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion April 8, 2026

Remembering Georgia’s Confederate Past

By David B. Parker, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University It’s April! Which means that it’s Confederate History and Heritage Month in Georgia. In 2009, the Georgia General Assembly…

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Government & Politics April 8, 2026

Fuller Defeats Harris in Georgia Congressional District 14 Race

By Mark Woolsey Republican Clay Fuller bested Democrat Shawn Harris Tuesday in the special Georgia 14th district U.S. House election to fill the unexpired term of Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose resignation…

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Letters to the Editor April 8, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Reader suggests expanding our adoptable animal of the day feature

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, I’ve looked through Cobb…

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News, Weather April 8, 2026

Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8

Fire weather concerns are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low relative humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire spread. A Red…

Group photo from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Good Friday Breakfast

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 8, 2026

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Hosts 63rd Annual Good Friday Breakfast in Cobb

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta submitted the following report and photos from its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast: The YMCA of Metro Atlanta hosted its 63rd annual Good Friday Breakfast…

Costumed mascots for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, UGA, the Atlanta Braves, and the GA Tech Yellow Jackets

Sports April 8, 2026

UGA vs Georgia Tech Spring Classic Set for Truist Park April 21

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta distributed the following announcement about the fundraiser game, cosponsored by the Atlanta Braves, between UGA and Georgia Tech: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves…

26-year-old Jessie Santiago, who allegedly fled from Sheriff's deputies while facing charges of domestic violence

Crime & Public Safety April 7, 2026

UPDATE:Cobb Sheriff’s Office searching for alleged domestic violence suspect

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed an update on the progress of the search, giving the following information: “Despite extensive efforts by deputies and assisting agencies, the suspect was not…

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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 7, 2026

Hundredfold, a brasserie featuring chef Timothy Hollingsworth, opening this Fall in the Battery Atlanta

All photos provided by The Battery Atlanta The Battery Atlanta is expanding its lineup of dining and entertainment offerings with the addition of Hundredfold, a new American brasserie from Patina…

Education, News April 7, 2026

Kennesaw State Giving Day 2026: A growing tradition of philanthropic excellence

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photos also provided by KSU] Kennesaw State University celebrated its third annual Giving Day, with the Owl community uniting…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness April 7, 2026

USDA Retracts Health Alert on Walmart Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets After False Lead Test

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has retracted a public health alert issued April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken…

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