Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather November 18, 2023

Near-critical fire conditions possible in Cobb and region this weekend

The National Weather Service warns of near-critical fire danger for Cobb County and other parts of the region over the weekend due to drought and low humidity. At the same…

A comic cover depicting a young Asian woman in warrior gear

Kennesaw November 17, 2023

KSU art and design students to host Holiday Artist Market

Comic art by Graham Truong (photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University) KSU‘s School of Art and Design distributed the following news release: Students from Kennesaw State University’s School of Art…

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Opinion November 17, 2023

Third Parties And Independents Are Bad News For Challengers, Not Usually Incumbents

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As some polls claim Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is allegedly taking the lead in several polls, many pundits are quick…

A wall hand sanitizer with an "out of order" sign

Education November 16, 2023

Iggy bankruptcy puts scrutiny back on Cobb schools procurement process

Photo provided by Watching the Funds by Rebecca Gaunt The company that provided the much derided Iggy hand rinsing stations filed for bankruptcy Monday, which has once again drawn scrutiny…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County November 16, 2023

GBI to investigate fatal shooting of suspect during Cobb MCS operation

The Georgia Bureau Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting by Cobb officers in Marietta during an operation of the Marietta, Cobb, and Smyrna Organized Crime Unit (MCS). The GBI issued…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County November 16, 2023

Cobb commissioners approve funds for victim advocate positions for Cobb DA

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved funding for eight full-time and 1 part-time victim advocate positions in the District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023….

John Tures in a referee uniform holding a basketball

Sports November 16, 2023

Can’t Stand Sports Referees? Try and Be One, For A Change

Photo courtesy of John Tures by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Professor Tures,” the coaches asked. “Would you like to ref a scrimmage game?” When I…

Mayor Derek Easterling and Kennesaw Police Chief Bill Westenberger hold CALEA certificate

Kennesaw November 16, 2023

Kennesaw Police Department re-accredited by CALEA

Mayor Derek Easterling and Kennesaw Police Chief Bill Westenberger hold CALEA certificate (photo courtesy of City of Kennesaw) The Kennesaw Police Department was re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta November 15, 2023

Motorcyclist seriously injured on Powder Springs Road

According to a public information release from Officer B. Jean of the Marietta Police Department a motorcyclist was seriously injured after being hit by the driver of a Ford Explorer….

The abrupt break in the Mountain to River Trail at West Atlanta Street and Pearl Street.

Marietta November 15, 2023

Marietta seeks community input for Mountain to River Trail study

Photo: Unfinished portion of Mountain to River Trail at Fair Oaks (Larry Felton Johnson) The City of Marietta is conducting a study on the Mountain to River (M2R) trail and…

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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…