Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather July 17, 2025

Georgia faced with dangerously high heat index and possible storms Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms today with dangerous heat index levels potentially reaching 104 degrees. The…

Opinion July 17, 2025

Dark Money & Baseball: Unregulated Campaign Cash In Cities and Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Former Kansas City All-Star Second Baseman Frank White, now the Jackson County Executive, seems like an unlikely target for a…

Environment July 17, 2025

Kennesaw State professor planting knowledge with his latest research

[Photo above from the Kennesaw State University website] [This article by Paul Floeckher first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The historical significance of the eastern…

A smiling woman sits on the ground alongside a wheelbarrow of plants during a garden workday

Smyrna July 16, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful features document shredding, volunteer opportunities, environmental education

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following announcement about upcoming and ongoing events: Save the Date! Document Shredding: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wolfe…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation & Development July 16, 2025

GDOT and Cobb DOT seek public input on Bells Ferry Road/Noonday Creek bridge replacement

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County and the state of Georgia departments of transportation seek feedback on a proposed roadway bridge replacement adjoining the Town Center area. Officials are seeking…

Janice Kelley criticized the district’s book removal policy at the infamous September 2023 board meeting.

Education July 16, 2025

Cobb school board policy change appears to cut public comments from broadcast

Screenshot of Janice Kelley criticizing the district’s book removal policy during public comments at the infamous September 2023 board meeting. By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education will…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections July 16, 2025

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic primary runoff for GA Public Service Commission

By Mark Woolsey Democratic voters have decided which candidate will face incumbent Republican Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson in the November general election. Final unofficial statewide totals in the Special…

Weather July 16, 2025

Heat index in Georgia expected to reach 100-105 degrees through the weekend

The National Weather Service is warning of heat indices reaching up to 105 degrees and the possibility of thunderstorms across north and central Georgia through the weekend. The National Weather…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 15, 2025

Marietta Cobb Museum is Building Community Through Art

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] My wife, Cecilie, and I rarely win the…

Pastel cartoon drawing of a small restaurant

Food and Restaurants July 15, 2025

Husband-and-wife team open Tin Drum Asian Kitchen in Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey One full decade and a couple of accidents of timing later, the husband-and-wife team of Tarandeep and Ramneek Singh have realized a long-held goal. They’re co-owners of…

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