Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion November 4, 2023

Share Moments, Share Life, Share Revenue Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 2)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nowadays, most young people may not know what “Kodak” was, but for many of us, the traditional family camera, and…

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Education November 4, 2023

MIC/ACT town hall panel discusses Georgia’s “divisive concepts” bill, HB 1084

On October 12 the Austell Community Task Force (ACT) and the Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) held an education town hall to discuss two recent bills passed by the Georgia legislature: Senate Bill 48, which addressed…

Opinion November 4, 2023

Share Moments, Share Life, Spare Lives Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 1)

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Back in 2001, Kodak had a hit slogan “Share Moments, Share Life” for their camera company. In Cobb County, speed…

Climate and Weather November 4, 2023

Fire danger in Cobb continues as afternoon humidity remains low

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Saturday, November 4. . The statement gives the following details:…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County November 3, 2023

Two killed when one truck rear-ends another on South Cobb Drive at Maner Road

According to a public information release from of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a collision on South Cobb Drive at…

Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady stands in doorway

Cobb County November 3, 2023

Cobb DA holds Opioid Town Hall, announces Family Advocacy Center opening

Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady (Photo By Caleb Groves) By Caleb Groves Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady discussed the opioid troubles facing Cobb and how the county is approaching…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County November 3, 2023

Probable cause found in Cobb County to charge man with carjacking, illegal weapon modification

by Caleb Groves Last Tuesday a Cobb County Magistrate Court judge found probable cause for an 18-year-old Lithonia man to be prosecuted for carjacking and armed robbery. The defendant was…

Climate and Weather November 3, 2023

Another day of high fire danger for Cobb and region

We’re entering another day of high fire danger with continuing dry conditions and low humidity expected this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb…

A cartoon sphere with a face and icicles hanging signifying freezing weather

Climate and Weather November 3, 2023

Freeze warning for Cobb County remains in effect until 10 a.m. this morning: Fri Nov 3

The freezing conditions for Cobb County and other parts of the region are expected to continue at least until 10 a.m. this morning, Friday November 3. The National Weather Service…

Climate and Weather November 2, 2023

Freezing conditions in Cobb County expected at least through Friday AM

The freezing conditions for Cobb County and other parts of the region are expected to continue at least until tomorrow, Friday November 3. The National Weather Service issued a freeze…

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Education January 18, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

Climate and Weather January 18, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, January 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy, with…

Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

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…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Share Moments, Share Life, Share Revenue Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 2)

MIC/ACT town hall panel discusses Georgia’s “divisive concepts” bill, HB 1084

Share Moments, Share Life, Spare Lives Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 1)

Fire danger in Cobb continues as afternoon humidity remains low

Two killed when one truck rear-ends another on South Cobb Drive at Maner Road

Cobb DA holds Opioid Town Hall, announces Family Advocacy Center opening

Probable cause found in Cobb County to charge man with carjacking, illegal weapon modification

Another day of high fire danger for Cobb and region

Freeze warning for Cobb County remains in effect until 10 a.m. this morning: Fri Nov 3

Freezing conditions in Cobb County expected at least through Friday AM