Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

Scattered thunderstorms and potentially dangerous heat levels are expected across north and central Georgia today, with storms more likely north of I-20 and heat indices soaring to 105 degrees in…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 15, 2025

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

This is an evergreen article that we republish periodically, often with updates as we do further research. Earlier in August, we published an article from the Friends of Smyrna Library…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

History August 15, 2025

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Education August 15, 2025

Visiting Japanese delegation to formalize partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University

On August 21, Kennesaw State University‘s Coles College of Business will host a delegation from Fukuoka, Japan, to formalize a partnership between KSU and Fukuoka University. According to the press…

Traffic incidents August 14, 2025

Hit-and-run collision on I-75 leaves one dead

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident on I-75 that occurred at around 2:30 this morning. Police spokesman Charles McPhilamy says Terrell Lowdermilk, 36, of Chattanooga,…

A graphic representing a thunderstorm with cloud lightning rain and a red warning triangle with exclamation mark

Weather August 14, 2025

🚨 Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Risk Continue Across North and Central Georgia Today: Thu Aug 14 ☔️ ⚡️

Thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with risks including frequent lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and gusty winds. Similar conditions may persist through early next week,…

Austell Community Task Force booth at back to school jam

Education August 14, 2025

Austell Community Taskforce Back to School Jam

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Austell Community Taskforce annual Back ToSchool Jam: The Austell Community Taskforce successfully hosted their annual Back To…

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Youth activities August 14, 2025

Maximum Impact Love held its annual Book Bag Giveaway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Maximum Impact Love Book Bag Giveaway: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is an association of churches across MetroAtlanta,…

Group of students and researchers at KSU Move Center

Education August 14, 2025

Kennesaw State’s MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with a photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] To further investigate how people move, recover, and…

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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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