Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Climate and Weather April 18, 2023

Low Relative Humidity Leads to High Fire Danger in Cobb County on Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, due to expected low relative humidities…

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Economy April 17, 2023

Georgia Gas Prices Increase by 2 Cents Per Gallon

We’ve seen a slight increase in gasoline prices here in Georgia over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. Prices in the state have increased by 2…

Climate and Weather April 17, 2023

High fire danger in Cobb County this afternoon due to expected low humidity and strong winds

The National Weather Service issued high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday, April 17, 2023 due to expected low relative humidities and…

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

Mableton April 16, 2023

Voters cast 2,741 in-person ballots in early voting for Mableton’s first mayor and city council

A grand total of 2,741 voters cast ballots in early in-person voting for the April 18 runoff elections for Mableton‘s first mayor and city council. 83 absentee ballots were accepted…

Climate and Weather April 16, 2023

Cold Front May Bring Isolated Thunderstorms to Cobb County

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Sunday, Apr 16, 2023 due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms driven by…

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Marietta April 15, 2023

Taste of Marietta returns to Marietta Square April 30

On Sunday, April 30, the 28th Annual Taste of Marietta will take place on Marietta Square. Hosted by Visit Marietta and the City of Marietta, this food festival will run…

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Public Transit April 15, 2023

Low-cost, high-quality public transportation will serve the public better than free rides

Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Hunter College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Public transit systems face daunting challenges across the U.S., from pandemic ridership losses to traffic…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Transportation April 15, 2023

Running out of time: technology’s role in distracted driving

By Sarah Atsu In honor of April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is motivating civilians to put aside distractions and focus when they get behind…

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