Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Kennesaw State University November 14, 2025

Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention research

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] With behavioral health challenges on the rise among service members and first responders, Kennesaw…

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

Things to Do November 13, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Nov 14 to Sun Nov 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 9. Friday, November 14, 2025 GSO and Marietta’s 2025…

Kennesaw State University November 13, 2025

Wind ensemble one of two KSU groups chosen for Georgia Music Educators’ Association performance

Photo above by Matt Yung: Nathan Nabb and David Kehler [This article by Dave Shelles with photos by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

Cobb elections board Vice Chair Stacy Efrat

Elections November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

During the public comment portion of this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Stacy Efrat, the Vice Chair of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, made two…

Crime & Public Safety November 13, 2025

Cobb DA to present: “Law & Order: Behind the Scenes – After the Arrest”

The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office distributed the following announcement about an event to educate the public on how the criminal justice system works: Cobb District Attorney’s Office presents Law&…

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Marietta November 13, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra launches chamber concert series with “evocative, candlelit atmosphere” in historic Marietta venues

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…

Dance November 13, 2025

KSU Dance Department celebrates 20 years of innovation with ‘Labyrinth’ performances Nov. 13–15

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission … all photos by Matt Yung] Two decades after its founding, the Kennesaw State University Department of…

History November 13, 2025

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

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Food Security November 13, 2025

Cobb posts list of resources for those impacted by recent lapses in the social safety net

Cobb County posted the following list of resources for those facing food insecurity or other crises stemming from the suspension of SNAP benefits and government furloughs, along with a list…

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History December 14, 2025

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