Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County September 6, 2024

Cobb 911 Kids Expo: Explore the world of emergency calls

At the Cobb 911 Kids Expo, your kids can learn how police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel are dispatched to the scene of emergencies. This free event will be held…

Climate and Weather September 6, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for central and north Georgia: Friday, September 6

Isolated showers are possible this afternoon in central and north Georgia, mostly expected south of a line that extends from Macon to Columbus. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Cobb County September 5, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces nominees for public safety awards

The Cobb Chamber announced the list of nominees for Public Safety Employee of the Year Award, in addition to other awards such as the Medal of Valor, Award of Merit,…

Climate and Weather September 5, 2024

Potential of storms across portions of Georgia Thursday through the weekend

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in central Georgia, and heavy rains could extend into north Georgia and metro Atlanta over the next few days. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

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Health Care September 5, 2024

24 Cobb County stores were on the distribution list for recalled Perdue frozen chicken products

Image above from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recall announcement [Editor’s note: as a result of the listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head and the consequent outbreak…

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Marietta September 4, 2024

Registration open for Marietta’s “Squarecrows” in the Square

A “squarecrow” is a scarecrow in a square. And registration for the City of Marietta‘s popular Squarecrows in the Square is now open. The announcement on the City of Marietta…

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Business September 4, 2024

Check out the 54 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 30, 2024.

Here are the 54 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 30, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Marietta September 4, 2024

Marietta’s Ugly Sweater Parade returns this December

By Larry Felton Johnson Everyone living in a climate where it gets cold has owned an article of clothing like this at one time or another. I’m referring to the…

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

Mableton September 4, 2024

Mableton City Council authorizes purchasing card agreement for council use

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council voted unanimously in its August 28 meeting to authorize the resolution allowing Mayor Michael Owens to execute an agreement with JP Morgan Chase…

Transportation September 4, 2024

Portion of Burnt Hickory Road to be closed for drainage project beginning September 16

Cobb DOT announced on its website that Burnt Hickory Road will be closed between Mars Hill and Hadaway roads beginning September 16. View Larger Map The road closure is needed…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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