Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

East Cobb January 31, 2024

Suspect shot by Cobb police in East Cobb

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, an officer shot a suspect in East Cobb after the suspect began firing on…

Dr. Joe Thompson in suit and tie smiling

Opinion January 30, 2024

Why Georgia Lawmakers See Arkansas as a Possible Model for Medicaid Expansion

by Dr. Joe Thompson You may have heard Arkansas mentioned in recent conversations coming out of the Georgia General Assembly. That’s because some Georgia legislators are looking to my home…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna January 30, 2024

Smyrna presents “An evening with novelist Daniel Black” in celebration of Black History Month

The City of Smyrna will observe Black History Month with a Celebration Dinner with Dr. Daniel Black, author of the novel Don’t Cry for Me, on Friday, February 23, at…

A scale shaped like a pencil with uneven weights

Opinion January 30, 2024

Opinion: Georgia Youth Justice Coalition (GYJC) statement on Cobb school board maps

The Georgia Youth Justice Coalition (GYJC) issued the following statement concerning the Cobb County School District board maps: The Georgia House has pushed through a redrawn Cobb County School District…

A diverse young group of college singers in concert

Music January 29, 2024

Collage Concert to Raise Funds for Scholarships at Bailey School of Music

From Kennesaw State University College of the Arts (all photos courtesy of KSU) Signature production is the sole fundraising concert for music scholarships KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2024) ––Kennesaw State…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta January 29, 2024

Marietta to hold public meeting on traffic calming proposals

The City of Marietta will hold a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 to discuss traffic calming options for the Longstreet, Colston & Hampton Drive areas. You can…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County January 29, 2024

Suspect arrested in Riverside Parkway homicide

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, a suspect has been arrested and booked into custody in connection with a homicide…

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Transportation January 29, 2024

Average cost of gallon of gasoline in Georgia jumps 7 cents since last week

The Georgia gas price average increased seven cents over the past week, driven by increases in the cost of oil. Georgia drivers now pay an average price of $3.02 per…

Business January 28, 2024

Lockheed Martin’s Q1 dividend is $3.15 per share

Photo provided by Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin issued the following statement in a news release announcing their first-quarter dividend: The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors has authorized…

Five men in suits and military uniforms stand in front of a C-130J-30, a large gray turboprop aircraft

Business January 28, 2024

Lockheed Martin delivers 1st of 8 C-130Js to GA Air National Guard

photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first of eight scheduled C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard. The C-130J series is manufactured…

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