Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A photo of the packed auditorium for the Science Olympiad

Education, News June 16, 2026

Bagwell College of Education hosts 2026 Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad

Photo from the Science Olympiad provided by KSU [This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Clarice C. and Leland…

The Pollinator Garden at River Line Park

Environment June 16, 2026

Pollinator garden walkthrough and document shredding are on the latest Keep Smyrna Beautiful schedule

Pollinators, Litter Cleanups, Document Shredding and the Recycle Center are highlights of the latest Keep Smyrna Beautiful schedule Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Bees &…

History June 15, 2026

1885: a train disaster in Mableton

[This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] Train disasters were significant events in the 19th through the early…

Photo of a thunderstorm with a large bolt of lightning

News, Weather June 15, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Highlights Weeklong Thunderstorm Risk

Scattered thunderstorms could affect parts of north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with strong storms possible in some areas. The National Weather Service says severe weather is not…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 15, 2026

Georgia gas prices continue to fall as crude oil stays below $100

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices continued their recent decline this week, offering some relief to drivers as broader inflation keeps household budgets under pressure. The average price…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business June 14, 2026

Cobb County’s 38 New Licenses Include Bookstore, Snack Shop, Nonprofits

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between June 7 and June 14, with a mix of service providers, retail concepts, nonprofit organizations, healthcare businesses and real estate ventures. New…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News June 14, 2026

Public comments at the June 2026 Cobb school board meeting

By Larry Felton Johnson I delayed the posting of the public comments video while I made a difficult decision about whether to delete one of the comments. Under normal circumstances…

The historic marker at Lockheed Martin's Air Force Plant 6

Business & Economy June 14, 2026

Historic Marker Unveiled at Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 6

Boone Barnes, Major, USAF (ret.), who serves on the Aviation History & Technology Center Board, submitted the following report with photos on the unveiling of a historic market at the…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts, gray and yellow on a light orange background

News, Weather June 14, 2026

Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday

Scattered thunderstorms, including a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed…

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

News, Transportation June 13, 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…

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Opinion October 12, 2026