Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 31, 2025

“No Way To Prevent This” Says Only Team That Regularly Plunks Ronald Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This week, with the Atlanta Braves having a big lead over the Miami Marlins, a night after a big win,…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

new business August 31, 2025

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Cobb Courts August 31, 2025

Governor Kemp suspends Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor

Governor Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor from office, after her indictment on charges of destruction of public records and violation of oath of office. In…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather August 31, 2025

Potential lightning in north Georgia Sunday as isolated storms possible

North and central Georgia residents should be weather-aware today, as isolated thunderstorms may develop in the mountain areas during the afternoon, with the potential for lightning impacting outdoor holiday activities….

A diagram showing various animals in a wetland habitat

Libraries August 30, 2025

West Cobb Library presents Classifying Animals

West Cobb Regional Library September 2025 Schedule Summary By Kelly Johnson If your young one has read Watership Down (by Richard Adams) or has watched the 1978 film by the…

Powder Springs August 30, 2025

Public input sought for planned Powder Springs roundabout

Powder Springs residents have until September 7 to submit feedback on a plan to improve traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection. City and state transportation planners seek feedback…

A wide array of colorful flowers behind and beside a garden bench

Gardens August 30, 2025

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens reopening after renovations

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is reopening to the public after a months-long refurbishment. The city’s 17-acre expanse of plants and pathways was closed last Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, for…

Mableton August 29, 2025

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens receives Civic Excellence Award

The City of Mableton distributed the following public information release: Mableton Mayor Michael Owens will be a recipient of the 2025 Georgia Civic Excellence Award. The honor from the Georgia Democracy Resilience Network…

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

Libraries August 29, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library helps community with economic preparedness workshops

By Kelly Johnson With September’s fall equinox traditionally marking the Celtic harvest season of Samhain (pronounced SOW-in)—which has a huge influence on Halloween in America—North Cobb Regional Library has scheduled…

Libraries August 29, 2025

Georgia (and a musical) are on the mind of Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson As the green of the Georgia landscape begins to fall in color, so too is Mountain View Regional Library, with a change in one of its scheduled…

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Home sale prices, Real Estate December 9, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Walton High attendance zone

These prices for October 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Education, News December 9, 2025

Kennesaw State Fall 2025 commencement to take place Dec. 16 – 19

Kennesaw State University distributed the following schedule for its upcoming commencement ceremonies: Nearly 3,600 graduates will be recognized during Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-19. Undergraduate, graduate,…

Local Government, News December 9, 2025

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