Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Austell August 27, 2023

Suspect arrested in in connection with the homicide in City of Austell

[Correction: we’re reaching out to the Cobb County Police Department to resolve a discrepancy in the public information release, that we repeated in the article. St. Tammany Parish is in…

Climate and Weather August 27, 2023

Another scorcher expected in Cobb County and across the state, with heat index up to 109

Another scorching day is expected in Cobb County and much of the rest of Georgia, with a heat index of up to 109. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Magistrate Court August 26, 2023

Probable cause for charges found in hit-and-run that severely injured two construction workers in Cobb County

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Dallas man to be charged with severely injuring two construction workers…

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Scorching heat expected across Georgia through the weekend with heat index up to 109

There doesn’t seem to be any short-term relief from the heat except to stay in air-conditioned environments. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Georgia…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for 4th consecutive day

The Code Orange air quality alert has been extended for Saturday, August 26. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service…

A pastel drawing of a hummingbird in flight

Kennesaw August 25, 2023

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens kicks off its fall health-themed schedule

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement of health-themed events lined up for the fall season of 2023. The schedule kicks off tomorrow, August 26, with the annual hummingbird…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for third consecutive day

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in the metro Atlanta region today: Friday, August…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Heat index of 105 to 109 expected in Cobb County and much of region today: Friday Aug 25

If you can stay in air conditioning, today’s a day to do it. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and the surrounding region for…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 24, 2023

Safely Traveling with Your Pet in a Car

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist Traveling with your furry companion can be an enjoyable and memorable experience, but ensuring your pet’s safety during car…

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Acworth March 12, 2025

Dr. Bryant Harris retires as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian

Photo: Dr. Bryant Harris and his wife Linda Harris Rob Walter, a deacon at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, and member of the church’s marketing committee, distributed the following announcement: After…

Health Care March 12, 2025

From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health

by Amy Lauren Fairchild, Syracuse University and Ronald Bayer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Federal datasets began disappearing…

Law March 12, 2025

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

by Jennifer Safstrom, Vanderbilt University and Ryan Riedmueller, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil…

Government Transparency March 12, 2025

The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing…

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