Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

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…

Upright stringed instruments with Santa caps

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….

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…

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