Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation December 13, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton beginning Dec 15

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project beginning Monday, December 15, and continuing through…

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Opinion December 13, 2025

Georgia’s Secretary Of State’s Office Should Protect The Young, Not Just The Old, From Holiday Scams

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office has done a pretty good job of protecting Georgians from holiday scams this Christmas….

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness December 13, 2025

Georgia food processing firm recalling 62,550 pounds of breaded chicken due to undeclared allergens

Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Suwanee, GA, is recalling approximately 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

Photo of the home in the North Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 12, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

These prices for October home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Photo of the home in the Allatoona High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 12, 2025

October 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Allatoona High attendance zone

These prices for October home sales in the Allatoona High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home sales…

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Crime & Public Safety December 12, 2025

Cobb emergency communications receives Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has achieved a rare milestone, becoming the 27th agency worldwide to earn Triple Accredited Center of Excellence (Tri-ACE) status from the International…

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Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness December 12, 2025

Highland Rivers awarded $1 million to expand recovery-to-work programs through Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE initiative

The following press release was submitted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health has been selected as a partner organization in a $13.4 million regional initiative funded through…

Education, News December 12, 2025

ACE Program at Kennesaw State Announces New Projects to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunities

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] New Projects Made Possible Through Support from the Coca-Cola Company in North America The Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs (ACE)…

Photo of the home in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in October 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate December 11, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Sprayberry High attendance zone

These prices for October home sales in the Sprayberry High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home sales…

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

Community, Things to Do December 11, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Fri Dec 12 to Sun Dec 14

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, December 12, to Sunday, December 14. Friday, December 12, 2025 Handmade Holiday Craft Series…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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