Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Justice April 19, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court hears hospital authority’s challenge to state opioid settlement

by Jill Nolin, Georgia RecorderApril 19, 2023 A rural south Georgia hospital authority is challenging a 2022 state law that barred local officials from suing opioid manufacturers and distributors. The…

Economy April 19, 2023

Speaker McCarthy lays out initial cards in debt ceiling debate: 5 essential reads on why it’s a high-stakes game

by Bryan Keogh, The Conversation and Matt Williams, The Conversation House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has laid out an opening gambit in what is likely to be a lengthy battle over…

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Science and Technology April 19, 2023

AI has social consequences, but who pays the price? Tech companies’ problem with ‘ethical debt’

by Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder As public concern about the ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence keeps growing, it might seem like it’s time to slow down….

A rendering of a mural with a number of people, mostly women, of different races, and the words "Everyday people"

Kennesaw April 19, 2023

Two new art installations coming to downtown Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt A new mural and a bell tower will soon be visible along Main Street after Kennesaw City Council approved the proposals at Monday’s meeting. The temporary mural,…

An alert triangle with "Code Orange Air Quaility Alert" printed on it

Climate and Weather April 19, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta region

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Cobb Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. What…

Climate and Weather April 19, 2023

Take Caution: High Fire Danger in Cobb County Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 due to low humidity and dry…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton April 18, 2023

With unofficial results in, Dr. Michael Owens will serve as the first mayor of the new City of Mableton

Dr. Michael Owens is the winner in the race for the first mayor of the new city of Mableton. The results are unofficial, but Owens netted 3,396 votes ( 55.68…

Marietta April 18, 2023

Marietta police release latest information on the double-fatality crash this morning on I-75

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department announced in a public information release that the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the double fatality crash that…

Mableton April 18, 2023

Judge Childs orders Mableton 02 precinct to stay open for an additional 10 minutes due to delay in opening for mayor and city council elections

Cobb County distributed the following announcement: Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs has issued an order to keep the Mableton 02 precinct open for an additional ten minutes tonight…

Immigration April 18, 2023

The Robust Perseverance of a Mexican Immigrant Worker

Immobilized by a construction accident. Abandoned by an employer. The only things left are self-advocacy, the love for one’s family that transcends borders, and small moments of uplifting kindness. By…

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