Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

History August 15, 2025

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[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…

Education August 15, 2025

Visiting Japanese delegation to formalize partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University

On August 21, Kennesaw State University‘s Coles College of Business will host a delegation from Fukuoka, Japan, to formalize a partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University. According to the press…

Traffic incidents August 14, 2025

Hit-and-run collision on I-75 leaves one dead

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident on I-75 that occurred at around 2:30 this morning. Police spokesman Charles McPhilamy says Terrell Lowdermilk, 36, of Chattanooga,…

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Weather August 14, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Risk Continue Across North and Central Georgia Today: Thu Aug 14 ☔️ ⚡️

Thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with risks including frequent lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and gusty winds. Similar conditions may persist through early next week,…

Austell Community Task Force booth at back to school jam

Education August 14, 2025

Austell Community Taskforce Back to School Jam

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Austell Community Taskforce annual Back ToSchool Jam: The Austell Community Taskforce successfully hosted their annual Back To…

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Youth activities August 14, 2025

Maximum Impact Love held its annual Book Bag Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Maximum Impact Love Book Bag Giveaway: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is an association of churches across MetroAtlanta,…

Group of students and researchers at KSU Move Center

Education August 14, 2025

Kennesaw State’s MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with a photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] To further investigate how people move, recover, and…

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Cobb 911 August 14, 2025

Cobb BOC votes to purchase land for new 911 center

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County commissioners this week took a significant step toward the construction of a new 911 communications center. The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to spend more…

Books and Authors August 14, 2025

Northwest Atlanta Author Talk Reveals How To Have The Write Stuff

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Just over the border from Cobb County, earlier this month, readers packed FoxTale Book Shoppe to hear two nationally-recognized authors,…

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Marietta September 17, 2025

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