Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather January 7, 2024

“potent storm system” in north & central GA expected from Monday PM into Tuesday

According to the National Weather Service, the potent storm system expected to enter Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia is forecast to hit Monday afternoon and…

Sports January 6, 2024

Armchair Chat with Alex Anthopoulos at Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday on June 8 will feature Alex Anthopoulos, President for Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Atlanta Braves. The doors for the event will open…

A schoolyard full of dead children while two elephants look on. One of them is holding a paper saying "Wayne LaPierre's client list" and one of the elephants stating "At least we're not on the pedophile's client list"

Opinion January 6, 2024

Political cartoonist Clay Jones pays tribute to Wayne LaPierre

Wayne LaPierre is leaving the helm of the NRA after decades of lavish living for both himself and the recipients of the NRA’s cash firehose, all the while encouraging those…

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

Sports January 6, 2024

Why The Best Defensive Centerfielder, And A Top Reliever, Belong In Cooperstown

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College For years, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) undervalued defense, as well as relief pitchers. It’s time for Cooperstown…

Climate and Weather January 6, 2024

“Potent storm system” expected to enter north and central GA Monday Jan 8

According to the National Weather Service a potent storm system is expected to enter Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia Monday, January 8. What is in…

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

Mableton January 5, 2024

The City of Mableton now hiring staff

The City of Mableton announced in the following press release that it is now ready to hire staff: The City of Mableton, Georgia, the newest municipality in the state, has…

An unbalance see-saw, with two people on one side and one person on the other

Opinion January 5, 2024

Solutions To Gerrymandering Where Must We Draw The Line

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It is said that with a republic, the people pick the representatives. Yet with gerrymandering, we find that the representatives…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Marietta January 5, 2024

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents a juried photography exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will hold its first juried photography exhibition. The opening night reception will be tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024….

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta January 4, 2024

Arrest made in homicide on Cobb Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a suspect was identified and arrested in the homicide that took place yesterday morning at…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County January 4, 2024

Austell man denied bond in child cruelty case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge Michael McLaughlin denied bond for an Austell man who was charged with eight counts of child cruelty…

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