Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The historic marker at Lockheed Martin's Air Force Plant 6

Business & Economy June 14, 2026

Historic Marker Unveiled at Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 6

Boone Barnes, Major, USAF (ret.), who serves on the Aviation History & Technology Center Board, submitted the following report with photos on the unveiling of a historic market at the…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts, gray and yellow on a light orange background

News, Weather June 14, 2026

Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday

Scattered thunderstorms, including a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation June 13, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Kennesaw State Vice Provost Sheb True and Oglethorpe Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Gabriel Barreneche shake hands

Education, News June 13, 2026

Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe expand pathways to physics and engineering degrees

Photo above: Kennesaw State Vice Provost Sheb True and Oglethorpe Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Gabriel Barreneche [This article by Paul Floeckher with photo by Matt Yung first…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 13, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending June 13 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

News, Weather June 13, 2026

Heat advisory for central Georgia, thunderstorm risk across much of the state

A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of central and eastern Georgia today, with heat index values expected to reach up to 105 degrees. North and central Georgia will…

Government & Politics, Local government June 13, 2026

Advance voting wraps up for the June 16 primary runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting has now wrapped up in the lead-up to the June 16 primary runoff next Tuesday. Totals tabulated through Thursday showed 24, 556 Cobb voters opted…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 12, 2026

How Much Do You Know About the City of Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

A crowd gathers under a big tent on Smyrna Village Green to watch Mexico's 2=0 victory over South Africa in the first World Cup game

From the Editor June 12, 2026

Village Green in Smyrna hosts viewing for yesterday’s first World Cup Game

By Larry Felton Johnson Despite yesterday’s substantial heat a crowd gathered at Smyrna’s Village Green to watch the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Africa. Smyrna filled their…

Uncategorized June 12, 2026

The World Cup Comes To Atlanta: Can You Afford A Game?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Eight World Cup FIFA Games are coming to Atlanta, Georgia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Can you afford a game ticket? This article…

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