Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

News, Transportation January 9, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) selected Mableton to receive a $240,000 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. This historic award marks the…

Music January 9, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Big Band & Beyond in February Concert

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Big Band & Beyond concert: The City of Marietta is the Presenting Sponsor of the GSO’s 75th Anniversary Season. The…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy January 9, 2026

Derco Awarded C-130 Aviation Consumables Contract by Defense Logistics Agency

According to a company news release, Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has secured the C-130 Aviation Consumables Performance Based Logistics (ACPBL) contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), marking a…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Accountability Courts, Cobb County Courts January 9, 2026

Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery

Cobb County announced in a news release that four individuals recently graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, marking a powerful step forward in their recovery journeys. The ceremony,…

Crime & Public Safety January 9, 2026

Cobb police break in new firing range

By Mark Woolsey Top officials with Cobb County police got a chance to “break in” the department’s brand-new indoor firing range this week. Chief Dan Ferrell, along with command and…

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News, Weather January 9, 2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of Georgia Friday and Saturday

Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of Georgia on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall in the far north and northwest regions of the…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do January 8, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 9 to Sunday Jan 11

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11. 📅 Friday, Jan. 9 A Dream Rooted in…

L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 8, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation Adds Four Influential Leaders to Its Board

Photo provided by CCF: L-R Chris Boyd, General Manager, Riverside Epicenter; Otis Brumby, III, Publisher, Marietta Daily Journal; Sherri Hill, Chief of Staff, Cobb County Schools; Stephen Vault, Senior Vice President, Wellstar The Cobb Community…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

State Government January 8, 2026

Indivisible Cobb, other progressive groups plan event at Capitol for first day of legislative session

Indivisible Cobb, a local progressive group, announced in a news release that it and a number of other progressive organizations are gathering on the first day of Georgia’s legislative session…

Business & Economy January 8, 2026

Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025, Surpasses Global Production Milestones

According to a company news release, Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 Lightning II jets in 2025, surpassing its previous annual best of 142 and marking a significant production…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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