Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Business & Economy January 2, 2026

City of Mableton to cohost Career Fair Saturday, January 3

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement of tomorrow’s Career Fair: On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, Mayor Michael Owens and the City of Mableton will partner with CobbWorks and…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 2, 2026

Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb County courts with what they do?

By Larry Felton Johnson Quizzes are a good way to learn about the features, culture and history of our county and cities. So for the past year or two I’ve…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do January 2, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri January 2 to Sunday Jan 4

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, #, to Sunday, #. Friday, January 2, 2026 A Dream Rooted in the Declaration:…

The first two babies born in Wellstar Health System hospitals

Community January 2, 2026

Wellstar highlights their first new babies of 2026

Wellstar Health System announced the following: It is with great excitement that we announce the arrival of the first babies of 2026 at Wellstar Health System. The families are thrilled…

News, Weather January 2, 2026

Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia today and Saturday, Severe Weather Unlikely

A low risk of hazardous weather continues across north and central Georgia today and into the coming week, with isolated thunderstorms possible but not expected to be severe. The National…

Education, News January 1, 2026

Appeals court denies Cobb County School District’s attempt to uphold student expulsion

By Rebecca Gaunt On Tuesday, the state’s Court of Appeals denied the Cobb County School District’s appeal to uphold the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued…

Environment, Weather & Environment January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a public comment period for a proposed dam improvement project at Noses Creek in Cobb County, where the developer is seeking a…

Group shot of volunteers who did cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 1, 2026

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads. View Larger Map The Friends of Socktown along with help…

Photo of the home in the North Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

Photo of the home in the Walton High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Walton High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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