Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Community Life May 20, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates Georgia Reads Community Award With Students and Local Leaders

Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release: Austell, Georgia – Earlier this year, Cobb Collaborative was honored as one of ten recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award, a statewide…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 20, 2025

1885 Grill Is True Southern Hospitality

Photo above: pecan pie and bread pudding topped with ice cream, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by…

Weather & Environment May 20, 2025

Another storm threat rolls into Georgia Tuesday night, severe storms possible

The National Weather Service is warning residents of north and central Georgia to prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms tonight, Tuesday, May 20, including damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The National…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Education May 19, 2025

Kennesaw State alum receives international scientific honor

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University alumnus Ali Shilatifard ’89 has been elected to the National Academy…

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 19, 2025

Cobb County’s web address will change on June 2

Cobb County announced in a news release that it will switch from its current “.org” web address to a domain ending in “.gov,” the most common practice of official government…

Weather & Environment May 19, 2025

Front expected to bring numerous thunderstorms to GA, some possibly severe

In an updated hazardous weather outlook this morning, the National Weather Service warns of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms today and later this week across north and central Georgia. Threats…

Crime & Public Safety May 19, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following update announcing that fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones, who was missing, was located and is safe: May 18, 2025 Update: LOCATED…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness May 19, 2025

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County distributed the following announcement: PATIENT ADVOCACY:Taking Care of Your Own Health Learn about patients’ rights and managing one’s own health care. Is your doctor…

Children holding up donation flour baskets at assisted living facility

Community Life May 19, 2025

South Cobb Lions Visit Assisted Living Facility For Mother’s Day

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a Mother’s Day-themed event at an assisted living center spearheaded by a member of the South Cobb Lions…

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