Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather May 3, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected to be most severe Saturday, May 3

The National Weather Service extended its hazardous weather alert for north and central Georgia due to scattered thunderstorms moving through the state. The most severe storms are likely to occur…

Powder Springs May 2, 2025

Location Changes for Saturday Book Worm Book Fest 2025 in Powder Springs

The Cobb Public Library distributed the following notice about a venue change for the Book Worm Book Fest: Due to forecasts of inclement weather on Saturday, the May 3 locations…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland May 2, 2025

The Battery Atlanta released its May schedule

The Battery Atlanta released the following May schedule: Jazz on the Plaza Green with Allatoona High School Jazz Band Thursday, May 1; 6 p.m. and Friday, May 16; 5:15 p.m….

Weather May 2, 2025

Hazardous weather alert for Georgia: “greatest potential for severe weather expected on Saturday”

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for today, May 2, and the coming weekend. Cobb County is included in the list…

Music May 2, 2025

Cobb releases list of summer concerts across the county

Cobb County posted a wide selection of summer concerts across the county, from Acworth to Mableton. In addition the list includes Juneteenth celebrations. Here is the list, copied verbatim from…

Smyrna City Hall with an inset map of the location. The building is brick, with four large white columns at a portico

Smyrna May 2, 2025

Survey results for Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment Project released

By Mark Woolsey A recent survey done as part of the Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment Project showed substantial support for making the city-purchased First Baptist Church of Smyrna property an extension…

Map of Russia in the white, blue and red colors of the nation's flag

Opinion May 2, 2025

Free Countries Are Opposing, Not Supporting, Russia

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the battle lines on the Russia-Ukraine front come to a standstill, the propaganda arena for this conflict is escalating….

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Environment May 2, 2025

Burn ban in effect for Cobb and 53 other Georgia counties

By Mark Woolsey The annual air-pollution-fighting outdoor burn ban has gone into effect in Cobb and 53 other Georgia counties. To see if your county is included in the ban,…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta May 2, 2025

Arrest made in double shooting in a Marietta park; victims in stable condition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a double shooting near a city park last month. Police say that early Friday morning, SWAT officers captured…

Education May 1, 2025

Kennesaw State computer science student honored with first President’s Award of Distinction

[This article by Paul Floeckher first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Photos by Darnell Wilburn] Witnessing her grandparents’ daily struggles with diabetes ignited a passion…

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