Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 27, 2025

Art in the Park-A Celebration of Creation

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Some of y’all want to keep basking in…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 27, 2025

Mableton to Host a Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan Small Area 1 and 2 Focus Group Meeting

The City of Mableton distributed the following public information release: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend the City’s Mableton 2045 Small Areas 1 and…

Government & Politics August 26, 2025

Today is Women’s Equality Day

Sharon J. Hill submitted the following message in recognition of Women’s Equality Day: In a time when the audacity to dare to speak of taking the women’s vote, we must…

Kennesaw State University August 26, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher taps engineering background to discover solutions for stomach diseases

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For many people, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are chronic and…

Three children wearing Whitefield Academy Great Day of Service t-shirts

Community Life August 26, 2025

Report with photos from Whitefield Academy’s Great Day of Service

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Whitefield Academy‘s Great Day of Service: The Whitefield Academy amphitheater was filled with volunteers praising God and…

Festivals August 26, 2025

Report with photos from Cobb County International Festival

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Cobb County International Festival: There was a record turnout at the 2025 International Festival at Jim Miller…

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service founder and CEO Pete Quinones

Business & Economy August 26, 2025

Pete Quinones chosen as Cobb Chamber’s 2027 board chairman

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce has firmed up its leadership through 2027. The group’s board of directors has tapped MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service founder and CEO Pete…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion August 25, 2025

Once Again, A Georgian Wins A Congressional Service Award

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Remember how stressful last Fall was, and not just with the 2024 election? Hurricane Helene was ravaging Southern, Eastern, and…

Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill, in a courtroom wearing judicial robe

Cobb Courts August 25, 2025

Judge Kellie Hill wins award from Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta

Photo above courtesy of Cobb County Marietta-headquartered Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta named Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie S. Hill as the recipient of its 2025 BOLD Award at…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost August 25, 2025

Georgia gas prices run counter to national trend with two-cent average drop

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped a modest two cents over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded….

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Food Security November 4, 2025

Cobb posts list of where to help those in danger of hunger during this time of job cuts and suspension of food security programs

In light of the threatened cessation of SNAP benefits and job loss driven by government cutbacks and furloughs, Cobb County posted the following announcement on its website: Many of you…

Weather November 4, 2025

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