Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Education July 12, 2025

Backpack, school supply donations needed for “Backing the Need” drive

KIDS CARE distributed the following announcement about its Backing the Need back-to-school drive: The 5th Annual “Backing the Need” Backpack & School Supply Drive is happening Now – July 19th. KIDS CARE, a…

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Crime & Public Safety July 12, 2025

Arrest made in July 4 homicide in South Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police have made an arrest in an Austell-area holiday homicide. Authorities said in a news release that a 23-year-old Austell man was charged with murder, aggravated…

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Elections July 12, 2025

Election officials expect low turnout for PSC Democratic runoff

By Mark Woolsey Following a lackluster early voting period turnout for Tuesday’s Georgia Public Service Commission Special Primary Democratic Runoff, election officials aren’t expecting to see many faces at the…

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Austell July 12, 2025

Why I support the Austell tax increase

By Derek Caffe As a resident of downtown Austell’s Unity Square neighborhood and someone deeply involved in our community’s growth and development, I want to share why I support the…

Weather July 12, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue Saturday, followed by high heat early next week

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of scattered to isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and dangerously high heat early next week….

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Health & Wellness July 11, 2025

U.S. measles cases at highest level than any time in the last 30 years

Photos courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article warning of the recent alarming increase in measles cases: Measles cases are increasing in the United States,…

Weather July 11, 2025

“A couple of storms could be severe”: hazardous weather expected in Georgia

Thunderstorms and heat hazards loom for north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service warns of afternoon and evening thunderstorms today and tonight, with some potentially turning severe, particularly in…

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Community Life July 11, 2025

Mosaic Church does week of service projects in South Cobb

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the week of service projects conducted by the Mosaic Church, with help from the South Cobb Lions: The…

Opinion July 10, 2025

“We have to give Georgia voters something to vote for” — how state senator Jason Esteves hopes to fire up the Peach State’s electorate

By Ciara Essence Whimbush With the Georgia Governor’s election set for November 3, 2026, and a pending date for the primaries, several Democrats have begun to throw their proverbial hats…

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Sports July 10, 2025

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County officials seem hopeful that extensive preparations begun months ago will result in a smooth, safe time for the tens of thousands who will pour into the area for…

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Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

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