Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion April 27, 2023

Possible solutions to the drop in number of Black MLB players

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Since the start of the season, I’ve read a number of articles written about the decline in the number of…

Climate and Weather April 27, 2023

Widespread thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and surrounding region, with isolated severe storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Thursday, April 27, due to expected widespread showers and thunderstorms this…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta April 26, 2023

Marietta History Center features a lecture on Prohibition and race relations: “Catch the Blind Tiger and Drag Him to Court”

The Marietta History Center will host an evening lecture by historian Alan R. McClarnand on Tuesday, May 16th at 6 p.m. entitled “Catch the Blind Tiger and Drag Him to…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta April 26, 2023

Explore vintage garden plants at Marietta’s annual Root House plant sale this Saturday

The annual Root House Plant Sale will take place on April 29th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and offer a selection of vintage and native Georgia plants, seeds, and…

Crime April 25, 2023

Man sentenced in Cobb Superior Court to 15 years for meth trafficking

Eric Francis, 44, entered a plea of guilty to trafficking methamphetamine last Wednesday and received a sentence of 15 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation in a…

Kennesaw April 25, 2023

Kennesaw man sentenced to 18 years for voluntary manslaughter of a former friend

Jamari Christmas, 21, of Kennesaw, entered a plea of guilty last week to voluntary manslaughter in the killing of a former friend and was sentenced to 18 years in prison…

Climate and Weather April 25, 2023

Double weather hazard for Cobb County: high fire danger followed by possible thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Tuesday, April 25, in Cobb County and parts of the region warning of high fire danger in the afternoon followed…

Music April 24, 2023

Five students from Cobb County among young performers in chamber music concert next Sunday

Five students from four high schools in Cobb County: Kell, Lassiter, Marietta, and Walton, will participate in a prestigious concert next Sunday. On April 30 at 3 p.m., Franklin Pond…

Gasoline prices April 24, 2023

Georgia Gas Prices Drop 2 Cents from Last Week

Georgia gasoline prices dropped slightly over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline,…

Climate and Weather April 24, 2023

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for Cobb County and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday, Apr 24, 2023, due to expected low relative humidity…

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