Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Education August 2, 2025

Kennesaw State launches Center for Interactive Media to drive innovation in VR, gaming, and digital storytelling

[The following article by Darius Goodman, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] To meet the growing demand of the $380…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety August 2, 2025

Four arrested by Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit

According to a public information release from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on July 31 in Austell, the Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit (MCS) executed a narcotics search warrant. It seized 8.55…

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Weather August 2, 2025

Isolated storms in north and central Georgia from Saturday, August 2 through Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday, August 2. The outlook warns of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia through next week, with…

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Crime & Public Safety August 1, 2025

Victims rights group to honor Cobb law enforcement at National Night Out

Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) distributed the following press release about its event honoring three Cobb County law enforcement officers at the National Night Out on August 5 in…

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Education August 1, 2025

Universal Technical Institute plans campus in Smyrna

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), which provides workforce education for the skilled trades, energy, electrical, and transportation industries, is planning to open…

Nonprofits August 1, 2025

Cobb Collaborative is on the hunt for family ambassadors for its Early Childhood Initiative

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Collaborative is on the hunt for family ambassadors. The umbrella social service and community activist group’s Early Childhood Initiative is spearheading the program, says Alison…

History August 1, 2025

“Unsung Heroes: African American Soldiers in William T. Sherman’s Army”, presented at four Cobb libraries

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following press release about a talk by a historian on Black soldiers who served in the U.S. Army during the Civil War: Historian…

Weather August 1, 2025

Another day of hot weather in Atlanta region, followed by potential flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of high heat indices and the potential for strong thunderstorms and flooding over the…

Crime & Public Safety July 31, 2025

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

In a public information release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public…

Community Life July 31, 2025

Cobb Judges Support “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive

According to a news release posted on the Cobb County website, five Cobb County judges joined Channel 2 Action News’ 22nd annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign this week, contributing to…

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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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