Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A drawing of buildings with fog at the base and the words "Dense patchy fog"

Climate and Weather September 30, 2024

Patchy dense fog possible in northwest Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a patchy dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Monday, September 30. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m….

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business September 29, 2024

10 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for week ending Friday, September 27

Here are the 10 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 27. This was a short week in county offices due to the approach…

A view of the Chattahoochee after Hurricane Helene that shows trees in the middle of the now-widened river

From the Editor September 29, 2024

Helene widens the Chattahoochee River in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson, Editor and Publisher I’ve resumed my practice of taking long walks, mostly to try to get down to the weight I was at 25 years old….

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather September 29, 2024

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties continues Sunday

The National Weather Service flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell, affecting nearby parts of Cobb County and Douglas County continues Sunday morning, September 29. The flooding is expected to…

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

Sports September 28, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach Shows The Braves Know How To Prepare Rookies

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College With the Atlanta Braves’ season on the line, pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach dominated the New York Mets. It’s yet another example…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Major flooding is expected on Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County and Douglas County. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on Saturday September 28 that will remain in effect…

A group shot of the volunteers at the Cityview Drive litter cleanup, one holding a "volunteers at work" sign

Cobb County September 28, 2024

Litter cleanup on Cityview Drive and the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Car Show

Avid community volunteer and advocate Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two recent events in Cobb County: a litter cleanup on and around Cityview Drive in Mableton, and the…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County September 28, 2024

Center for Family Resources asks for community support for its Thanks for Giving drive

The Center for Family Resources distributed the following announcement asking the community to help reach the goal of supporting 1,000 families in its Thanks for Giving program: Canned vegetables, yams,…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Flood warning issued for the Chattahoochee River at Cobb Parkway

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Chattahoochee River at US 41 (Cobb Parkway) covering both the Cobb County and Fulton County sides of the river. The…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 27, 2024

Mableton approves 2025 spending plan

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council unanimously approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Spending Plan in its September 25 council meeting. The FY 2025 General Fund Spending Plan projects…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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