Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A masked medical professional drawing vaccine into a syringe

Health & Wellness July 11, 2025

U.S. measles cases at highest level than any time in the last 30 years

Photos courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article warning of the recent alarming increase in measles cases: Measles cases are increasing in the United States,…

Weather July 11, 2025

“A couple of storms could be severe”: hazardous weather expected in Georgia

Thunderstorms and heat hazards loom for north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service warns of afternoon and evening thunderstorms today and tonight, with some potentially turning severe, particularly in…

Four women in matching "service" t-shirts get ready for Mosaic Church's week of service

Community Life July 11, 2025

Mosaic Church does week of service projects in South Cobb

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the week of service projects conducted by the Mosaic Church, with help from the South Cobb Lions: The…

Opinion July 10, 2025

“We have to give Georgia voters something to vote for” — how state senator Jason Esteves hopes to fire up the Peach State’s electorate

By Ciara Essence Whimbush With the Georgia Governor’s election set for November 3, 2026, and a pending date for the primaries, several Democrats have begun to throw their proverbial hats…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports July 10, 2025

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County officials seem hopeful that extensive preparations begun months ago will result in a smooth, safe time for the tens of thousands who will pour into the area for…

Sports July 10, 2025

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in Smyrna Friday, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball All-Star game on July 15. The massive draught animals will be delivering…

Weather July 10, 2025

Storm threat continues in Georgia, with severe weather risk to the east

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for severe weather in eastern parts of the state. A limited flooding…

Sports July 10, 2025

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier today, I got to tour the Cobb Galeria Centre’s Capital One All-Star Village. I described it to fellow employees…

Weather July 9, 2025

Scattered storms capable of strong winds expected in GA this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of scattered to numerous thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and…

Drawing of a telescope with a drawing of a ringed planet behind it

Education July 9, 2025

Kennesaw State computer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Exploring the stars takes a creative turn with Draw the Night Sky, an interactive video…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

U.S. measles cases at highest level than any time in the last 30 years

“A couple of storms could be severe”: hazardous weather expected in Georgia

Mosaic Church does week of service projects in South Cobb

“We have to give Georgia voters something to vote for” — how state senator Jason Esteves hopes to fire up the Peach State’s electorate

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

Storm threat continues in Georgia, with severe weather risk to the east

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

Scattered storms capable of strong winds expected in GA this afternoon

Kennesaw State computer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning