Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News Brief June 12, 2025

Marietta water rates to increase July 1

By Mark Woolsey Marietta residents will be paying more for what comes out of the tap effective next month. Marietta Water says it’ll put a 3.5 percent rate increase in…

Education June 12, 2025

Kennesaw State architecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A group of Kennesaw State University architecture students is gaining international attention for its…

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Community Life June 11, 2025

Help combat food insecurity among seniors on the Born to be a Senior Charity Ride

The Born to Be a Senior Charity Ride will take place on Saturday, June 28. Participants will gather at Williamson Bros. BBQ, 1425 Roswell Road, Marietta. at 11:30 a.m. The…

History June 11, 2025

Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root could cure ANYTHING!

By Larry Felton Johnson The William Root House is a landmark in Marietta, an antebellum house near Marietta Square, built by druggist and merchant William Root. Root moved to Marietta…

Cobb County June 11, 2025

Responding to breach, Cobb BOC creates network security position

By Mark Woolsey Responding to a breach in Cobb County’s computer servers earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a network security administrator position…

Crime & Public Safety June 11, 2025

Both people indentified in suspected murder/suicide

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police have now identified both the victim and the alleged perpetrator of a weekend murder-suicide. Authorities were called to 1158 Research Drive in Northeast Cobb…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 10, 2025

Cocina De La Tia is a Family Affair

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Handwritten family recipes are the best kind, somewhat tattered, and the paper…

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Opinion June 10, 2025

Did Tariffs, Or Getting Rid Of Them, Make America Great?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the good old days in American economics were fueled by tariff policies. Is that the case?…

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Community Life June 10, 2025

Atlanta Latino Lions Club bingo fundraiser for scholarships

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a fundraiser for college scholarships conducted by the Atlanta Latino Lions Club: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club conducted…

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Weather June 10, 2025

More scattered thunderstorms expected for metro Atlanta Tuesday through weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia on Tuesday, June 10, warning of morning fog and the potential for scattered thunderstorms through…

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Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct. 30, 2026 Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Nov. 2, 2026 When U.S. Rep. David Valadao defended voting for a bill aimed at reducing…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections

by Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night,…

Health & Wellness November 2, 2026

Georgia helped inspire the Medicaid work rules. Its own rules could soon end.

by Briah Lumpkins and Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 2, 2026 After years of searching for…

Government & Politics November 2, 2026

From 18th‑century false ballots to the second JFK and double Dan Sullivans, a brief history of spoiler candidates and the unsuccessful legal challenges to them

by Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people…