Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 6, 2026

How much do you know about museums in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Museums in Cobb County: Part 1 Cobb County is home to a number of fascinating museums ranging from fine arts, to history, to aviation. The quiz…

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News, Weather August 6, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Through Weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms this afternoon and…

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Letters to the Editor August 5, 2026

Letter to the Editor: “What’s the rush city hall?”

Dear Editor, A self-storage facility is seeking approval for an 18 megawatts data center in Franklin Gateway, a marginalized community in Marietta. Elected officials tout this proposal as a “win-win”…

Education August 5, 2026

The origin of Kennesaw State University

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] As of the fall of 2025, Kennesaw State University had an…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 5, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Kennesaw State University (Part 1)?

Over the decades since its founding in the 1960s, Kennesaw State grew from a small community college to one of Georgia’s major research institutions.But how much do you really know…

News, Transportation August 5, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, August 5

Cobb County road closures August 5, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Ribbon-cutting for KSU's Summit II student housing

Education, News August 5, 2026

Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II

[This article and the accompanying photos first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed…

News, Weather August 5, 2026

Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Threaten Parts of Georgia Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning that a few storms could produce gusty winds…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community August 4, 2026

Report with Photos on Maximum Impact Love event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is a network of churches across metro Atlantadoing amazing work to help…

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Government & Politics August 4, 2026

Sixty-One Years After the Voting Rights Act, the League of Women Voters of Georgia Launches “How Georgia Votes”

The following article, the first in a series, was distributed by the League of Women Voters: A weekly series explaining, step by step, how Georgia elections work Sixty-one years ago…

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Health & Wellness August 7, 2026