Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Opinion September 11, 2023

How Terrorism Could Impact The 2024 Election (Part One)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Terrorism didn’t begin with 9/11. But that terrible event did show how al-Qaeda could affect a country’s psyche, and eventually…

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Transportation September 11, 2023

Georgia gas prices continue recent steady decline

According to the weekly report from AAA, the average gasoline price in Georgia has been decreasing steadily over the past two weeks. Currently, drivers in Georgia are paying an average…

Climate and Weather September 11, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: chance of isolated thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday, Sep 11, 2023 due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms….

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Cobb County September 10, 2023

Cobb County DUI court celebrates 15 years of helping offenders in recovery

September is National Recovery Month, so it’s fitting that Cobb County’s DUI Court will celebrate its fifteenth year of operation next week. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September…

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Smyrna September 10, 2023

A stroll through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

[This evergreen article was an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list of the entire series…

Climate and Weather September 10, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and surrounding region for Sunday September 10

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday Sep 10, 2023 due to the expectation of scattered thunderstorms….

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Smyrna September 10, 2023

Children enjoy ribbon-cutting and opening of downtown Smyrna splash pad

It was a pleasant September day as Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton and children cut the ribbon on the new splash pad in downtown Smyrna. Derek Norton speaks before ribbon-cutting (Photo:…

Cobb County September 9, 2023

Cobb Elections discovers 18 uncounted absentee ballots from two past elections

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration reported the discovery of 18 uncounted absentee ballots involving two elections. An internal investigation determined those ballots should have been counted but…

Kennesaw September 9, 2023

Explore work vehicles from SWAT trucks to fire engines at Truck-A-Palooza

Cobb County Safety Village will host the annual Truck-A-Palooza next Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the back parking lot…

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Business September 9, 2023

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker to speak to the Cobb Chamber Monday morning

Ted Decker, the President and CEO of The Home Depot will speak at the Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event on Sep 11, 2023. The Home Depot has its global headquarters…

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