Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Government & Politics, Local government May 20, 2026

Rundown of primary results for Cobb County seats

By Mark Woolsey One Cobb commissioner is virtual shoo-in to keep her job while another advances to face a general election opponent. Incumbent District 1 GOP Commissioner Keli Gambrill easily…

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Cobb County Explained May 20, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Open Records Requests Work

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Georgia’s Open Records Act gives residents…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community May 20, 2026

Maximum Impact Love Hosts Metro Atlanta Outreach Event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love is an association of churches across the Metro Atlantaarea who come together to…

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Health & Wellness May 20, 2026

Georgia Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Unvaccinated Metro Atlanta Family After International Travel

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three measles cases involving members of a metro Atlanta family who were not vaccinated and recently traveled internationally. Read more Health &…

News, Transportation May 20, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 20?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

News, Weather May 20, 2026

Lightning and Heavy Rain Possible Across Georgia Through Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia from Thursday through Saturday, with lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible, according to the National Weather Service outlook issued Wednesday morning….

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 19, 2026

How much do you know about the Big Chicken? Take the quiz and find out!

By Larry Felton Johnson The Big Chicken has been the kitschy symbol of Marietta for decades, looming over its intersection like a cartoon Colossus of Rhodes, serving as a guidepoint…

Sports May 19, 2026

Cobb Travel & Tourism and City of Smyrna to Host Official Soccer World Record Attempt this June

The City of Smyrna and Cobb Travel & Tourism distributed the following press release: Soccer fans from across Metro Atlanta are invited to make history as the City of Smyrna…

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Crime & Public Safety May 19, 2026

Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court Graduates Three Veterans

Cobb County announced that the Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court (VATC) graduated three veteran participants during a ceremony held Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Cobb County Superior…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 18, 2026

How much do you know about Six Flags Over Georgia? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton is not only a major entertainment destination in Cobb County, it’s also a major employer, and has provided summer jobs…

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Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among…