Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Weather June 13, 2025

Thunderstorms expected across north & central GA Friday p.m.

The National Weather Service is warning of strong thunderstorms today across north and central Georgia, with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds expected on Friday, June 13. Additional rounds…

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Government & Politics June 12, 2025

Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

By Mark Woolsey An agenda item related to keeping a portion of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center cooled sparked some pointed words at this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting….

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News Brief June 12, 2025

Marietta water rates to increase July 1

By Mark Woolsey Marietta residents will be paying more for what comes out of the tap effective next month. Marietta Water says it’ll put a 3.5 percent rate increase in…

Education June 12, 2025

Kennesaw State architecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A group of Kennesaw State University architecture students is gaining international attention for its…

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Community Life June 11, 2025

Help combat food insecurity among seniors on the Born to be a Senior Charity Ride

The Born to Be a Senior Charity Ride will take place on Saturday, June 28. Participants will gather at Williamson Bros. BBQ, 1425 Roswell Road, Marietta. at 11:30 a.m. The…

History June 11, 2025

Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root could cure ANYTHING!

By Larry Felton Johnson The William Root House is a landmark in Marietta, an antebellum house near Marietta Square, built by druggist and merchant William Root. Root moved to Marietta…

Cobb County June 11, 2025

Responding to breach, Cobb BOC creates network security position

By Mark Woolsey Responding to a breach in Cobb County’s computer servers earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a network security administrator position…

Crime & Public Safety June 11, 2025

Both people indentified in suspected murder/suicide

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police have now identified both the victim and the alleged perpetrator of a weekend murder-suicide. Authorities were called to 1158 Research Drive in Northeast Cobb…

Photo of tortilla dish from Cocina de la Tia

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 10, 2025

Cocina De La Tia is a Family Affair

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Handwritten family recipes are the best kind, somewhat tattered, and the paper…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Opinion June 10, 2025

Did Tariffs, Or Getting Rid Of Them, Make America Great?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the good old days in American economics were fueled by tariff policies. Is that the case?…

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Cobb County September 23, 2025

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