Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Education August 5, 2026

The origin of Kennesaw State University

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] As of the fall of 2025, Kennesaw State University had an…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 5, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Kennesaw State University (Part 1)?

Over the decades since its founding in the 1960s, Kennesaw State grew from a small community college to one of Georgia’s major research institutions.But how much do you really know…

News, Transportation August 5, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, August 5

Cobb County road closures August 5, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

Ribbon-cutting for KSU's Summit II student housing

Education, News August 5, 2026

Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II

[This article and the accompanying photos first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed…

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News, Weather August 5, 2026

Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Threaten Parts of Georgia Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning that a few storms could produce gusty winds…

Concession tents for Maximum Impact Love

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 4, 2026

Report with Photos on Maximum Impact Love event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is a network of churches across metro Atlantadoing amazing work to help…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics August 4, 2026

Sixty-One Years After the Voting Rights Act, the League of Women Voters of Georgia Launches “How Georgia Votes”

The following article, the first in a series, was distributed by the League of Women Voters: A weekly series explaining, step by step, how Georgia elections work Sixty-one years ago…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 4, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety August 4, 2026

Smyrna Police Identify One Suspect, Seek Another in Road Rage Case

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

Government & Politics, Local government August 4, 2026

Smyrna Looking for Artist Team to Create Library Mural

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna city officials are looking to burnish the city’s growing reputation as a hub of public art. The chairman of the city council public art committee, council…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026