Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb by the Numbers July 13, 2023

What are the richest and poorest parts of Cobb County? Here’s an interactive map to show you

[This in one of our series “Cobb by the Numbers” which uses data from the census and various other sources to paint a picture of our large and changing county]…

Commissioner JoAnn Birrell at the BOC dais.

Cobb County July 13, 2023

Cobb BOC approves street light district; holds first public hearing on proposed tax increase

By Caleb Groves, July 13, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Brookcliff street light district at it’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11….

Opinion July 13, 2023

Minor League Braves Records Boost The Myth That The Cupboard Is Bare For Atlanta

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Those tired of the Atlanta Braves string of success across the decades seem ever gleeful to report “the cupboard is…

Climate and Weather July 13, 2023

Despite mostly sunny morning skies, scattered thunderstorms expected to spread in Cobb and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia due to the expected spread of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon….

Gerry Miller smiling, wearing a red pullover

Elections July 12, 2023

Gerry Miller appointed interim Cobb County elections director

Gerry Miller was appointed interim election director at Monday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. Miller, a retired staffer with the elections department, will contract with…

Climate July 12, 2023

Climate summary for metro Atlanta updated with June 2023 figures

The National Weather Service climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with June, 2023 figures. What is climate? Is it the same as weather? In an article entitled…

Climate and Weather July 12, 2023

Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Cobb County This Afternoon and Evening

Despite a forecast of mostly sunny skies for today, Cobb County and the surrounding region are once again under threat of stormy weather as possible isolated thunderstorms approach the region…

Marietta July 11, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Delk Road in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Nicholas St. Onge, the Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the death of a motorcyclist that took…

Opinion July 11, 2023

Cobb County Could Cash In On The U.S. Tennis Craze With Help From Chris and Coco

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College All across Atlanta….America….the Tennis World, news of Christian Eubanks’ success at Wimbledon, along with Coco Gauff’s fame, shows that the…

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Letters to the Editor July 10, 2023

Letter to the Editor: “racist ideology in public meetings”

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policies on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] To the Editor: It is sad…

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