Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather August 5, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and region Saturday, August 5

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 due to expected isolated thunderstorms today, and…

A Seacuterie (a mix of seafood and other finger foods and sauces on a board)

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 4, 2023

Mac’s Raw Bar & Market Feels Good in All the Right Ways

[This column by Brian Benefield is part of the series Cobb Cuisine Culture and Community] Going to Mac’s Raw Bar & Market feels good, like a comfy pair of jeans or…

Transportation August 4, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings for bridge preservation work

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings from Friday evening, August 4, through Monday morning for bridge preservation work. The GDOT public…

Opinion August 4, 2023

The Role Of Cobb County, And Colleges, In Aviation (Part 1): Helping Recruit Pilots

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College From a childhood nightmare to an adult dream, flying has been a big deal for me. But I would have…

Georgia August 4, 2023

Kennesaw State alum appointed to head Georgia Public Broadcasting

Bert Wesley Huffman, who received his Master of Public Administration degree from Kennesaw State University, has been appointed CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting by the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission effective…

Climate and Weather August 4, 2023

Widespread thunderstorms expected for Cobb County and region today and tonight

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, August 4, 2023 due to expected widespread shower and thunderstorm…

A paved trail abruptly ends in a grassy patch

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 4, 2023

City of Marietta asks for citizen input for study on Mountain to River Trail

Marietta is seeking citizen input for a study on the Mountain to River Trail. The city posted the following notice on its website: “The City of Marietta is conducting a…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2023

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for north Georgia including Cobb County: Aug 3, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the evening of Thursday Aug 3, 2023, plus a separate hazardous…

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

Mableton August 3, 2023

Mableton Improvement Coalition to hold second annual Economic Development Summit

The Mableton Improvement Coalition, Mableton’s longtime community advocacy nonprofit, has scheduled its second annual Economic Development Summit for Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2023

Widespread thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and across region with severe storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Thursday August 3, 2023 due to the expectation of widespread showers…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather January 24, 2026

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