Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Raphael Warnock at microphone surrounded by supporters

2022 Elections November 11, 2022

Georgia Senate candidates hit campaign trail as Trump factor could again aid Warnock

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]November 11, 2022 It’s already started. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker were back on…

Climate and Weather November 11, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Friday, November 11, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and possible thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022. The expected high is near 67 degrees. It is expected to…

A satellite image of the eastern US showing patterns of wind around Georgia

Climate and Weather November 11, 2022

Wind advisory still in effect for Cobb County Friday due to remnants of Hurricane Nicole

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other counties in north and central Georgia that will be in effect until this evening, 7 p.m. Friday,…

Mable House door with two stone chimneys flanking

Mableton November 10, 2022

Mableton Improvement Coalition issues statement on Mableton cityhood approval

The Mableton Improvement Coalition issued the following statement on the voter approval of incorporation of the City of Mableton: The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) would like to congratulate both the…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 10, 2022

City of Marietta accepting applications for Post 3 Civil Service Board appointment

The City of Marietta announced that applications and resumes are being considered for appointment to Post 3 of the city’s Civil Service Board. The details are in the announcement on…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care November 10, 2022

Abortion Issue Helps Limit Democrats’ Losses in Midterms

This article by Julie Rovner first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News November 9, 2022 Republicans are likely to take control of one…

(l to r): Kim Paris of Wellstar Health System, Judy Boyce, 2022 East Cobb Citizen of the Year, Michael Paris, Cobb Chamber Board of Directors

Business November 10, 2022

Cobb Chamber’s East Cobb Council names Mike and Judy Boyce as East Cobb Citizens of the Year

The Cobb Chamber issued the follow press release: ATLANTA (November 10, 2022) – The Cobb Chamber’s East Cobb Area Council has selected Mike and Judy Boyce as its 2022 Citizens…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta November 10, 2022

Marietta History Center interviews Black veterans in oral history series “Color My Soldier”

The Marietta History Center announced that it will continue its oral history series Color My Soldier, highlighting the contributions and experiences of Black soldiers through November 30, 2022. We’ve reprinted…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

2022 Elections November 10, 2022

Georgia’s short runoff election turnaround to spark frenzied ground game to capture U.S. Senate prize

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]November 10, 2022 Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock may be enjoying a break from…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care November 10, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: from reports issued Wednesday November 9, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports on the COVID numbers for the state weekly. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The numbers in…

« 1 … 309 310 311 312 313 … 796 »

Cobb County January 22, 2025

Acworth man killed in collision on Hickory Grove Road

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb…

Immigration January 22, 2025

Trump executive order attacks long-standing American principle of birthright citizenship

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of President Donald…

Immigration January 22, 2025

Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald…

Justice January 22, 2025

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon order ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains

by John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the first hours of his second term, President Donald Trump pardoned nearly…

National January 22, 2025

How Trump could try to stay in power after his second term ends

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Think Donald Trump can’t be president after his second term is up in January 2029?…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News