Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather March 18, 2023

Freeze warnings and watch for Cobb over the weekend: What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

A freeze warning was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region by the National Weather Service for today until 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 a.m. until…

Transportation March 17, 2023

Rolling southbound lane closures on I-285 overnight Sunday between Paces Ferry Road and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be installing multiple lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) in Cobb and Fulton counties this overnight Sunday. The closures are related to an…

Cobb County March 17, 2023

Road work And lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, March 18, To Friday, March 24, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, March 18, to Friday, March…

Climate and Weather March 17, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: possible scattered afternoon thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Friday, March 17, 2023 due to possible scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. What…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County March 17, 2023

Mableton cityhood, Austell development, and crime stats among topics at Cobb Commission District 4 Town Hall

By Mike Malone Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid expressed sadness and regret on how Mableton cityhood was handled at a meeting for District 4 residents held Tuesday. The Town Hall…

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

Mableton March 17, 2023

One killed, one seriously injured, and an arrest made in a fatal motorcycle/pickup truck collision in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, one person was killed, one seriously injured, and the driver of a pickup truck…

Climate and Weather March 17, 2023

Another freeze watch issued for Cobb County from Friday March 17 until Saturday morning

The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for Cobb County from late Friday night, March 17, through Saturday morning March 18. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

Crime March 16, 2023

19-year-old man pleads guilty for Marietta armed robbery

According to a public information release from the office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady, Jr., Ezra Dangelo Ford, 19, entered a guilty plea for armed robbery in a…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta March 16, 2023

Lineup for the 2023 Glover Park Concert Series on Marietta Square announced

The monthly 2023 Glover Park Concert Series schedule has been announced. The series, sponsored this year by Marietta Dental Associates, is held in Glover Park on historic Marietta Square. The…

forest wildfire blazing with upright trees silhouetting the background

Climate and Weather March 16, 2023

High danger of fire in Cobb County this afternoon and evening, Thursday, March 16 due to low relative humidity

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia on Thursday, March 16,…

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Immigration January 29, 2025

Federal threats against local officials who don’t cooperate with immigration orders could be unconstitutional − Justice Antonin Scalia ruled against similar plans

by Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump has begun to radically change how the U.S. government handles…

National January 29, 2025

I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

by Katie Scofield, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of…

Psychology January 29, 2025

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

by Jeb Card, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching….

Georgia January 29, 2025

Both sides in Georgia’s reproductive rights debate ready for fight over new state IVF laws

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 27, 2025 Advocates on both sides of the fight over access to reproductive rights…

Health Care January 29, 2025

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 24, 2025 For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining…

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