Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Opinion November 20, 2023

Yes, You Should Absolutely Talk Politics Over The Thanksgiving Holidays

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last week, several of my LaGrange College undergraduates joined me at the Georgia Political Science Association, where they presented our…

Climate and Weather November 20, 2023

Cold front to bring thunderstorms, gusty winds to Cobb County and region Monday Nov 20

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday November 20 as thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to…

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Transportation November 20, 2023

It’s a happier Thanksgiving for Georgia drivers as gas prices continue to drop

The Georgia gas price average continues its downward trend ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in keeping with the national trend of lower gasoline prices. According to the weekly report from…

Transportation November 19, 2023

I-75 lane closures near Marietta will continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that lane closures on I-75 near Marietta will continue until Monday morning. GDOT’s press release described the scope and schedule for the work…

Business November 19, 2023

Reminder for hospitality and tourism companies: grants still available until December 8

Cobb County posted a reminder to the county website that applications for Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Employee Retention Grants are still open until December 8. If you have a business…

Mableton November 19, 2023

City of Mableton calls public meeting about Cobb zoning case on South Service Road

The City of Mableton has called a public community meeting to discuss a rezoning case that is scheduled to come before the Cobb County Board of Commissioners zoning meeting on…

Climate and Weather November 19, 2023

Possibility of critical fire danger in Cobb and surrounding region Sunday afternoon

The National Weather Service warned of the possibility of critical fire danger for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Sunday November 19 due to…

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Sports November 18, 2023

Cobb County to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Major League Baseball announced that the 2025 All-Star Game will be coming to Cobb County. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid released the following statement: “I am grateful…

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Kennesaw November 18, 2023

KSU’s Bailey School of Music to honor benefactor in Holiday Concert

Photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University KSU’s Bailey School of Music distributed the following announcement for their upcoming holiday concert: Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music will present the…

Smyrna November 18, 2023

Upcoming activities and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following updates for activities and events coming up soon: JONQUIL BULB SALE We still have jonquil bulbs available! A bag of 40 jonquil bulbs is $20….

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…