Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County May 6, 2025

Local farmer’s markets across Cobb County

Local farmers’ markets have been popular among metro Atlanta residents for decades now, and Cobb County has a growing number of them to choose from. The county posted the following…

Graphic of a robotic arm with a clamp-like hand on the end

Education May 6, 2025

Master’s in robotics systems fulfills Kennesaw State online student’s goal

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Matt Eaton had to convince himself that he could be what he wanted to…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 5, 2025

52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb on the week ending Friday, May 2

Here are the 52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 2, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation May 5, 2025

Georgia drivers see little change in gas prices or EV charging rates over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia showed little movement over the past week. Prices rose one cent to an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular…

Pastel cartoon drawing of a small restaurant

Acworth May 4, 2025

Caribbean Vibes brings flavors of Trinidad to downtown Acworth

By Mark Woolsey A touch of the Caribbean has come to downtown Acworth, with the opening of a restaurant and bar devoted to tropical cuisine. The aptly named Caribbean Vibes…

Judge Sonja Brown, smiling, seated in robes

Cobb County May 4, 2025

Cobb Superior Court judge Sonja Brown receives award for volunteerism

According to a news release on the Cobb County website, Superior Court Judge Sonja N. Brown was honored for her dedication to volunteerism during the 25th Annual Justice Robert Benham…

Justice May 3, 2025

Cobb Chief Magistrate Murphy named “2025 Magistrate of the Year”

Georgia’s Council of Magistrate Court Judges has named Cobb County Chief Magistrate Brendan F. Murphy “2025 Magistrate of the Year.” Murphy, who was the 2021 “Workhorse of the Year,” received…

Keep Cobb Beautiful booth with bee hotel presentation

Cobb County May 3, 2025

Report and photos from the 2025 Cobb County Sustainability Expo

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the 2025 Cobb County Sustainability Expo: The 2025 Cobb County Sustainability Expo held at the Jim Miller Park…

Acworth May 3, 2025

Acworth Board of Aldermen Holds Very Brief Meeting

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Board of Aldermen convened for a remarkably brief city council meeting Thursday evening at Acworth City Hall. This meeting, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted…

Opinion May 3, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – and it’s working

By Melanie Dallas, LPC One of the most important things Highland Rivers Behavioral Health does is provide treatment and support for individuals affected by mental illness, to help them achieve…

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