Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Mableton May 31, 2023

Mableton city council hears first reading of proposed ethics ordinance, makes amendments

At the second transitional meeting of the Mableton City Council, the “first reading” of a proposed ethics ordinance took place, along with a motion for the composition of the city’s…

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Opinion May 31, 2023

Secede or Succeed? Where is America and Cobb County?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Secede or Succeed? School kids have been mixing them up for years. Perhaps Americans have done so as well. In…

Woman at goal wearing mask blocks incoming ball

Smyrna May 31, 2023

Blind athletes to compete in goalball tournament in Smyrna this weekend

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes issued the following press release about a goalball tournament taking place in Smyrna this weekend: The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes is holding its…

Climate and Weather May 31, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County due to possibility of isolated thunderstorms Wednesday May 31

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Cobb County May 30, 2023

15-year-old homicide victim found off Quiet Creek Court Sunday morning

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department issued the following public information release: On Sunday, May 28, 2023, around 11:35 am, Cobb County Police responded to an address…

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

Cobb County May 30, 2023

Driver killed, passengers seriously injured when Maserati hits embankment on John Ward Road, bursts into flames

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 fatal single vehicle…

Climate and Weather May 30, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Severe weather not expected but lightning could be a concern

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on May 30, 2023 due to the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. Severe…

From the Editor May 29, 2023

Writing about Mableton City Council meetings

I’ve spent the past five days gripped with a sort of low-level panic over the progress of my article about the second transitional meeting of the Mableton City Council. I’ve…

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Transportation May 29, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remain steady despite rise in cost nationally

Georgia gas prices have remained steady at the pump over the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline currently at $3.25 per gallon. This is 8 cents…

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

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Austell March 6, 2025

Cool Kids’ Committee and Cobb police spearhead project to provide gently-used prom dresses and high heels for those who can’t afford them

By Mark Woolsey A program aimed at ensuring Cobb County senior high school girls will be able to go to this year’s proms will give away gently-used prom dresses and…

Opinion March 6, 2025

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