Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather June 14, 2023

Tornado Watch and Flood Watch issued for central Georgia as storms continue

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of central and west Georgia , along with a tornado watch until 7 p.m. and a flood watch also…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta June 14, 2023

Marietta Fire Department accepting applications

The Marietta Fire Department is accepting applications. The City of Marietta posted the following details on its website: The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its recruiting process…

Stacey Chapman holding trophy in front of a theatre marquee

Business June 14, 2023

Cobb Executive Women names Stacey Chapman winner of 2023 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) named Stacey Chapman, Senior Vice President of CROFT & Associates, the winner of the 2023 Woman of Distinction Award at the Chamber’s June…

Science and Technology June 14, 2023

Kennesaw State micro-credential initiative earns national recognition

[This article by Thomas Hartwell was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s innovative digital credentialing program has earned another national recognition. 1EdTech,…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County June 13, 2023

Two killed in collision with stationary tractor trailer on I-75 near Chastain Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a traffic fatality on…

Climate and Weather June 13, 2023

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected Tuesday for portions of north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region, due to the expectation of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across much of…

A crowd in front of a live band on a stage marked Kennesaw Salute to America

Kennesaw June 12, 2023

Kennesaw Independence Day celebration on Monday July 3

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement about its upcoming Independence Day celebration, to be held on Monday, Jul 3, 2023. The City of Kennesaw will host its annual…

Climate and Weather June 12, 2023

Weather update: scattered thunderstorms expected in Cobb and other counties in the region this afternoon: June 12, 2023

Weather update: Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in a region of Georgia that include Cobb County, according to an updated hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service. What…

Science and Technology June 12, 2023

Researcher uses virtual reality to help autism spectrum students cope

[This article by David Roberts first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photos by Darnell Wilburn] Joy Li, assistant professor of game design and development in…

Cobb County June 12, 2023

Marietta man convicted of four counts of child molestation, sentenced to 10 years in prison

Hamilton Romeo Dominquez, 43, of Marietta, was found guilty of four counts of child molestation by a jury in Cobb County Superior Court. Judge Kellie S. Hill sentenced Dominguez to…

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Cobb County January 22, 2025

Acworth man killed in collision on Hickory Grove Road

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb…

Immigration January 22, 2025

Trump executive order attacks long-standing American principle of birthright citizenship

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of President Donald…

Immigration January 22, 2025

Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald…

Justice January 22, 2025

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon order ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the first hours of his second term, President Donald Trump pardoned nearly…

National January 22, 2025

How Trump could try to stay in power after his second term ends

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Think Donald Trump can’t be president after his second term is up in January 2029?…

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