Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Sweta Sneha, standing,wearing a dark suit

Education May 1, 2025

Kennesaw State’s Healthcare Management and Informatics program celebrates 10 years preparing workforce leaders

[This article by Amber Perry first appeared on the Kennesaw University website. Photo of Sweta Sneha above by Matt Yung provided courtesy of KSU] For Sarah Thompson ’20, the Master…

An old fashioned clapperboard used to start a scene in a movie, and an old-fashioned reel to reel movie camera. Also the word "Cinema"

Kennesaw May 1, 2025

Outdoor Movie and Campout on May 17 at Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park

The City of Kennesaw announced that Kennesaw residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a family-friendly evening at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, May 17. The City of Kennesaw continues its…

Weather May 1, 2025

Possibility of strong to severe storms continue into the weekend for north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of scattered thunderstorms for north Georgia today, May 1, with the possibility of strong to severe storms continuing into the weekend. What…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta May 1, 2025

Arrest made after Marietta police respond to reports of altercation, gunfire at business

By Mark Woolsey According to a public information release from the Marietta Police Department, an altercation at a Marietta business led to gunfire and one arrest Tuesday afternoon. Police say…

Headstones at Mount Harmony Baptist Church cemetery in Mableton Georgia.

Mableton April 30, 2025

Mount Harmony Church Cemetery in Mableton (with slideshow)

This is a slight reworking of an article we originally published in June of 2018, when the readership for the Cobb County Courier was much smaller than our current traffic….

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Cobb County April 30, 2025

Allen, Sheffield win, cementing Cobb BOC Democratic majority

By Mark Woolsey [Corrections: An earlier version of this article spelled Monique Sheffield’s name “Monica” in one instance, and identified the May BOC meeting as May 12. Late night writing…

Outline of Canada with a Canadian maple leaf flag above it

Opinion April 30, 2025

What Americans Can Learn From Canadians About Elections

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College From a 25-point deficit to the cusp of a possible majority in parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada pulled off…

Weather April 30, 2025

Possibility of strong to severe storms in Georgia

The National Weather Service warns of possible thunderstorms across north and central Georgia today, April 30, and through the weekend, with increasing chances of strong to severe storms and hazardous…

Cobb County April 29, 2025

Dungeons bested and dragons defeated in West Cobb?

By Kelly Johnson Something has happened in Faerûn. The Forgotten Realms have become quiet, in the way that change often leaves a stillness to ponder. For May, West Cobb Regional…

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