Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather April 21, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County, but risk of severe weather is low

A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through Cobb County and other parts of the region this afternoon and tonight, but the chance of the storms becoming…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community April 20, 2023

Simple, Upscale Dining at Spring

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Simplicity is the key to Brian So’s award-winning restaurant. It is evident in every facet, from the…

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Climate and Weather April 20, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The…

Climate and Weather April 20, 2023

High danger of fire in Cobb County Thursday due to low humidity, dry conditions

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Thursday, April 20, 2023, due to low humidity and dry…

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Mableton April 19, 2023

Mableton Improvement Coalition issues statement on results of yesterday’s mayoral and city council elections

The Mableton Improvement Coalition issued the following statement about the results of yesterday’s Mableton mayoral and city council elections: The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) would like to congratulate all those…

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Justice April 19, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court hears hospital authority’s challenge to state opioid settlement

by Jill Nolin, Georgia RecorderApril 19, 2023 A rural south Georgia hospital authority is challenging a 2022 state law that barred local officials from suing opioid manufacturers and distributors. The…

Economy April 19, 2023

Speaker McCarthy lays out initial cards in debt ceiling debate: 5 essential reads on why it’s a high-stakes game

by Bryan Keogh, The Conversation and Matt Williams, The Conversation House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has laid out an opening gambit in what is likely to be a lengthy battle over…

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Science and Technology April 19, 2023

AI has social consequences, but who pays the price? Tech companies’ problem with ‘ethical debt’

by Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder As public concern about the ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence keeps growing, it might seem like it’s time to slow down….

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Kennesaw April 19, 2023

Two new art installations coming to downtown Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt A new mural and a bell tower will soon be visible along Main Street after Kennesaw City Council approved the proposals at Monday’s meeting. The temporary mural,…

Climate and Weather April 19, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta region

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Cobb Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. What…

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