Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Ribbon-cutting at the Atlanta Veterans Village

Mableton August 29, 2025

Atlanta Veterans Village opens in Mableton

Photo from the Cobb County website Cobb County announced on its website that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, through its Homeless Veteran Program, opened the Atlanta Veterans Village in Mableton,…

Photo from 1914 newspaper with group of Atlanta boosters meeting in Chattanooga about Dixie Highway project

History August 28, 2025

The automobile in Cobb County: The history of the Dixie Highway

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia as…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Festivals August 28, 2025

Taste of Smyrna coming Saturday, September 6

Taste of Smyrna distributed the following details about the upcoming festival in downtown Smyrna: WHAT: The annual Taste of Smyrna featuring food from more than 30 restaurants, music, a Kid…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta August 28, 2025

More information released about Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police are releasing more information about Tuesday afternoon’s fatal shooting at a Chevron Gas station. Police say the suspect in the case, a 24-year-old Savannah man,…

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

Cobb County August 28, 2025

Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden left off list for additional funding

By Mark Woolsey Despite pleas from military veterans, Cobb County Commissioners on Tuesday left the Cobb Veterans Memorial Garden off a list of projects receiving additional millions from what’s called…

Mableton August 27, 2025

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in February of this year. [Warning from…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 27, 2025

Art in the Park-A Celebration of Creation

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Some of y’all want to keep basking in…

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

Mableton August 27, 2025

Mableton to Host a Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan Small Area 1 and 2 Focus Group Meeting

The City of Mableton distributed the following public information release: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend the City’s Mableton 2045 Small Areas 1 and…

Government & Politics August 26, 2025

Today is Women’s Equality Day

Sharon J. Hill submitted the following message in recognition of Women’s Equality Day: In a time when the audacity to dare to speak of taking the women’s vote, we must…

Kennesaw State University August 26, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher taps engineering background to discover solutions for stomach diseases

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For many people, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are chronic and…

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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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