Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Color graphic of a hot dog in a bun with mustard

Food and Restaurants November 2, 2025

Portillo’s brings Chicago-style hot dogs to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A taste of the Windy City is about to land in the Peach State. Chicago hot dog franchise Portillo’s will debut its first Georgia location on Nov. 18…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Opinion November 2, 2025

The White House East Wing, Basketball, And Being Honest With The American People

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This may come as a shock to you, but I don’t oppose President Donald Trump’s changes being made to the…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Weekend Quiz November 1, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

An automobile ad from the first decade of the 20th century

History November 1, 2025

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

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

Lane closures and road work November 1, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

Weather November 1, 2025

Frost advisory for metro Atlanta remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday Nov 1

A Frost Advisory remains in effect for portions of Georgia until 10 a.m. EDT this morning, with temperatures dipping as low as 33 degrees—posing a risk to sensitive vegetation. The…

Kennesaw October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Community Life, Uncategorized October 31, 2025

Volunteers transform American Legion and VFW posts in Smyrna and Marietta

[Information provided in a press release from Swinerton Builders, who also provided the photos] In October, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath joined more than 120 volunteers from Home Depot, Swinerton Builders and…

Weather October 31, 2025

Frost advisory in effect for metro Atlanta Saturday

A Frost Advisory is in effect late tonight through mid-morning Saturday, with temperatures dropping low enough to potentially damage unprotected outdoor plants. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

Map of a section of Roswell Street along Glover Park

Marietta October 31, 2025

Marietta designates section of Roswell Street Nelson Price Pathway

By Mark Woolsey Marietta city officials, residents and church members gathered Wednesday to commemorate longtime pastor Rev. Nelson L. Price with a memorial pathway. Price pastored Roswell Street Baptist Church…

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