Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Color drawing of a bottle of red wine with a nearly full wineglass alongside it

Opinion January 21, 2026

Dry January and second-hand drinking

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each New Year, millions of Americans participate in what has become known as Dry January – giving up alcohol (and hopefully other substances) during the first…

Group photo of MLK Day of Service volunteers at EpiCenter

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 21, 2026

Word of Faith Church MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Word Of Faith Church hosted their MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup: The Word Of Faith Church hosted…

Group photo from Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 21, 2026

Destiny World Church MLK Day Of Service collects staggering 81 bags of litter from Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Day Of Service on Riverside Parkway that collected a staggering 81 bags of litter: The Destiny World…

Crime & Public Safety January 21, 2026

Kimberly McCoy appointed to Georgia parole board

By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb County victim advocate has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, according to a public information release from the board. Kimberly…

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Community January 21, 2026

Cobb MLK Day celebration successful despite chilly weather

By Mark Woolsey A chilly day didn’t keep hundreds of people away from Monday’s Cobb NAACP commemoration of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two-hour…

Arts & Culture, Theatre January 20, 2026

Marietta Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season with “Little Shop of Horrors”

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Theatre Company is kicking off its 2026 season with the cult classic musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,”…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes January 20, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County museums and historic sites?

How much do you know about Cobb museums and historic sites? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought…

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Community Life, Libraries January 20, 2026

AARP Tax-Aide to Offer Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Cobb Libraries

April 15 might seem like a long time away, but in terms of reducing the tax-time stress, it’s best to begin preparing as early as possible. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers…

Group photo from Friends of the Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 20, 2026

Report with photos from Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge MLK Day litter cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup of the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge: The Friends Of The…

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News, Weather January 20, 2026

Fire Risk Today, Possible Winter Storm This Weekend Across North and Central Georgia

North and central Georgia residents should remain alert as fire danger persists today and the potential for significant winter weather increases this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

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Health & Wellness March 2, 2026

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