Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Graphic Novels May 23, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty member wins prestigious Art Directors Club award for creative excellence

[This article by Darius Goodman, with the above photo of Geo Sipp by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An illustration in his…

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Nutrition May 22, 2025

Summer Food Service Program at Three Cobb Libraries: Happy Helpings in June and July

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: Breakfast and lunch meals will be served free of charge to children weekdays in June and July in three Cobb County public…

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Food and Restaurants May 22, 2025

New noodle spot serves up healthy pho options in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Originally, it was envisioned as a sushi restaurant. And when Leo Zheng found a vacant commercial location at 12555 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, he knew…

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Opinion & Editorial May 22, 2025

FEMA Can Help Georgians Recover From Hurricane Helene and a Debby Downer

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier this year, my college led a mission trip to East Georgia to help with victims of Hurricane Helene and…

Taeyeong Choi with a wheeled robot below him at about shin height

Science and Technology May 22, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher develops AI robot to aid farmers in fight against pests

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,…

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Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Some Cobb County residents receive incorrect voting precinct cards

Cobb County announced that, due to human error during the transfer of address data, some residents in nine precincts received precinct cards addressed to voters who are not living in…

Weather & Environment May 21, 2025

Kennesaw State recognized for environmental stewardship

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University recently earned the Overall Community Improvement Award from Keep Cobb Beautiful…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101

Registration is now open for Cobb 101, an annual program that educates participants in the workings of Cobb County government. The announcement for the program on the Cobb website describes…

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Education May 21, 2025

Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards honorees walk the red carpet

By Mark Woolsey The Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards are in the rear-view mirror for this year, but look for them to return in 2026 with the attendant ruffles and flourishes,…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather & Environment May 21, 2025

Storms sweep central Georgia Wednesday with risk of damaging winds

A line of thunderstorms sweeping through central Georgia this morning, Wednesday, May 21, may bring severe weather, with damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes. While today’s primary threat…

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