Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation January 31, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Community Life, Libraries January 31, 2026

West Cobb Regional Library will teach children about rabbits on Hoppy Valentine’s Day Eve

By Kelly Johnson According to Greek mythology, the rabbit is sacred to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. It was believed that because the animal is so fertile, it possessed the…

Community Life, Libraries January 31, 2026

Mountain View Regional Library’s February schedule reflects community dedication and love

By Kelly Johnson Valentine’s Day, the day of love, is celebrated in February. And while Mountain View Regional Library’s February schedule may appear routine, it gleams most for the month…

News, Weather January 31, 2026

Dangerous blast of Arctic air will grip Georgia from Saturday into Sunday afternoon

A dangerous blast of Arctic air will grip Georgia from Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon, bringing life-threatening wind chills and the potential for widespread impacts across north and central parts…

News, Weather January 31, 2026

Kennesaw State on modified operations today due to weather concerns

Kennesaw State University posted the following notice on its website: Out of an abundance of caution, Kennesaw State University will move to modified operations on Saturday, Jan. 31, based on the…

News, Weather January 30, 2026

Cobb County under Winter Storm Warning

By Mark Woolsey Here we go again. Cobb County was put under a winter storm warning late this morning as forecasters predict up to 2 inches of snow with some…

Education, News January 30, 2026

Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association’s 40 Owls Under 40…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health & Wellness January 30, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Celebrates and Announces Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grant Recipients

Cobb & Douglas Public Health submitted the following announcement about the recipients of its Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Partnership Grants: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) proudly celebrates the accomplishments…

The Home Depot building behind parking lot

Immigration January 30, 2026

Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

According to a press release from Indivisible Cobb, coalition of progressive organizations plans to rally Saturday outside a Home Depot location in Vinings, calling on the Atlanta-based retail giant to…

A cartoon sphere with a face and icicles hanging signifying freezing weather

News, Weather January 30, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch in effect for all of north and central Georgia beginning Saturday

A dangerously cold weekend is in store for Georgia as an Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon, with wind chills dropping as low as…

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News, Weather February 7, 2026

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