Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Three children wearing Whitefield Academy Great Day of Service t-shirts

Community Life August 26, 2025

Report with photos from Whitefield Academy’s Great Day of Service

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Whitefield Academy‘s Great Day of Service: The Whitefield Academy amphitheater was filled with volunteers praising God and…

Festivals August 26, 2025

Report with photos from Cobb County International Festival

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Cobb County International Festival: There was a record turnout at the 2025 International Festival at Jim Miller…

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service founder and CEO Pete Quinones

Business & Economy August 26, 2025

Pete Quinones chosen as Cobb Chamber’s 2027 board chairman

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce has firmed up its leadership through 2027. The group’s board of directors has tapped MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service founder and CEO Pete…

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion August 25, 2025

Once Again, A Georgian Wins A Congressional Service Award

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Remember how stressful last Fall was, and not just with the 2024 election? Hurricane Helene was ravaging Southern, Eastern, and…

Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill, in a courtroom wearing judicial robe

Cobb Courts August 25, 2025

Judge Kellie Hill wins award from Girls Inc of Greater Atlanta

Photo above courtesy of Cobb County Marietta-headquartered Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta named Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie S. Hill as the recipient of its 2025 BOLD Award at…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost August 25, 2025

Georgia gas prices run counter to national trend with two-cent average drop

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped a modest two cents over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded….

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 24, 2025

Check out the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22

Here are the 33 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 22, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather August 24, 2025

Cold front moving into Georgia Sunday, but severe weather risk low

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves in, but the risk for severe weather is low. The…

Community Life August 24, 2025

Peach Cobbler Factory hosts coloring book author and mental health advocate Camillia Harris

All images provided by Anibas PR Group In mid-August, the Peach Cobbler Factory at Avenue West Cobb invited families and children to meet author Dr. Camillia Harris and pick up…

silhouette of a man swinging a golf club

History August 24, 2025

Aviation History & Technology Center to hold golf tournament fundraiser

The Aviation History & Technology Center submitted the following announcement about its golf tournament fundraiser: The AHTC, an aviation museum which is open to the public and located just off…

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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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