Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Letters to the Editor May 14, 2024

A Thank You to Watching the Funds – Cobb

Dear Editor, Last Tuesday Watching the Funds – Cobb, a non-partisan grassroots organization, held an information session on the Cobb County Schools proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. While…

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Climate and Weather May 14, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms in Cobb County and region this afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon,…

Yalo CEO Arnold Huffman accepting the Small Business of the Year award

Business May 14, 2024

Cobb Chamber names Yalo the 2024 Small Business of the Year

Photo above courtesy of the Cobb Chamber (by Mooreshots LLC): Arnold Huffman, Owner of Yalo The Cobb Chamber named Yalo, a 100-percent minority-owned creative agency, as its 2024 Small Business…

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Opinion May 13, 2024

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s an old joke where a member of one political party considers how effective the head of the executive branch,…

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Cobb County May 13, 2024

Job & Resource Expo at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library is about more than just books (although books are still important!). The library is deeply involved in projects to improve the quality of life for…

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Transportation May 13, 2024

Gas prices in Georgia dip by an average of 5 cents per gallon

The Georgia gas price average decreased by five cents per gallon at the pump compared to a week ago. As of early Monday morning, Georgians were paying an average price…

Climate and Weather May 13, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for central and north Georgia, Monday, May 13

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, May 13. There is a chance of isolated…

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Transportation May 12, 2024

First of two public meetings about proposed CobbLinc Microtransit Project Monday in Powder Springs

The first of two public meetings about Cobb DOT and CobbLinc’s proposed microtransit project will be held on Monday, May 13, at the Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder…

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Cobb County May 12, 2024

Cobb tax assessors to hold public info sessions at libraries about the recent tax assessments

Are you interested in appealing your Cobb County tax assessment? Or are you just interesting in learning how the Notices of Assessments are created? The Cobb County Public Library posted…

Business May 12, 2024

Check out the 40 new businesses licensed by Cobb over the past week

Here are the 40 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 10, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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National March 11, 2025

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

by Charles Wise, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s first few weeks in office, a…

History March 11, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies…

Health Care March 11, 2025

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts…

Health Care March 11, 2025

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans don’t want to see Congress…

Health Care March 11, 2025

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A Thank You to Watching the Funds – Cobb

Scattered thunderstorms in Cobb County and region this afternoon and evening

Cobb Chamber names Yalo the 2024 Small Business of the Year

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

Job & Resource Expo at Cobb’s Switzer Library

Gas prices in Georgia dip by an average of 5 cents per gallon

Hazardous weather outlook for central and north Georgia, Monday, May 13

First of two public meetings about proposed CobbLinc Microtransit Project Monday in Powder Springs

Cobb tax assessors to hold public info sessions at libraries about the recent tax assessments

Check out the 40 new businesses licensed by Cobb over the past week