Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather December 19, 2025

Cold front sweeping through Georgia might bring isolated thunderstorm

A cold front sweeping through central Georgia may bring an isolated thunderstorm early Friday morning, but forecasters anticipate no hazardous weather through the middle of next week. The National Weather…

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

Community, Things to Do December 18, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Dec 19 to Sunday Dec 21

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, December 19, 2025 to Sunday, December 21, 2025. Friday, December 19, 2025 From the…

Community, History December 18, 2025

100 years ago today in Cobb: a murder in Kennesaw

By Larry Felton Johnson Often people talk about serious crimes as if they were a modern thing. But it’s easy to dispel that misconception by browsing through issues of Georgia…

Toni-Ann McKenzie wearing graduation robe

Education, News December 18, 2025

Kennesaw State graduating senior using innovation to support autistic students

Photo above: Toni-Ann McKenzie [This article by Christin Senior with photo by Katherine Seghers first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For Kennesaw State University senior…

News, Weather December 18, 2025

Scattered Showers Expected in Georgia; No Severe Weather for the Week

Scattered showers are expected across north and central Georgia tonight into Friday morning, with possible rumbles of thunder. However, no severe weather is anticipated at this time, and conditions remain…

News, Transportation December 17, 2025

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, December 17

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…

Community December 17, 2025

South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has announced its 2025 Citizens of the Year for the Austell and Mableton districts, recognizing two individuals for their outstanding dedication and service…

Government & Politics, State Government December 17, 2025

Jaha Howard wins special election for Georgia state senate District 35

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County dentist and former school board member Jaha Howard won a victory over former State Rep. Roger Bruce in the special runoff for State Senate District…

Community, Things to Do December 17, 2025

Registration Opens for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28, 2026

Community artists invited to enter race poster competition The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about the 2026 Noonday Shanty 5K/10K and the poster art contest for the event:…

A fire danger triangle, a right arrow, and a rain cloud, representing dry weather followed by rain

News, Weather December 17, 2025

Fire risk in Georgia today, Dec 17, followed by rain Thursday

Dry conditions and low humidity could pose a fire weather risk in northeast Georgia today, while a round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected Thursday into Friday morning, with…

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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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