Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Health Care October 5, 2022

The $18,000 Breast Biopsy: When Having Insurance Costs You a Bundle

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Lauren Sausser August 23, 2022 When Dani Yuengling felt a lump in her right breast last…

Herschel Walker spoke in early 2022 at a Faith and Freedom Coalition gathering in Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Opinion October 5, 2022

Bookman: How much is too much for Herschel Walker’s ‘family-values’ voters?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder]October 5, 2022 You can tell Herschel Walker was raised right. After all, only a gentleman would…

Republican Senate hopeful Herschel Walker makes his case to voters in Emerson in September. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

2022 Elections October 5, 2022

Republican allies want to change subject after Herschel Walker abortion story bombshell

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 4, 2022 Republican Senate hopeful Herschel Walker faced the toughest challenge of his candidacy…

map showing weather impact of Hurricane Ian on Georgia and Florida by the end of the week, with Georgia covered in red

Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out

by Michelle Annette Meyer, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and…

Health Care October 5, 2022

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

by Libby Richards, Purdue University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty…

Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

Cobb County weather Wednesday October 5, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday October 5 with a high near 76. This evening and overnight clear skies are expected with a…

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Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

High fire danger in Cobb County this afternoon and evening, Wednesday October 5

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Wednesday October 5 that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and other Georgia counties due to low…

Map of Kennesaw showing upcoming road improvements

Kennesaw October 4, 2022

Kennesaw to put state and local fiscal recovery funds into road improvements

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a proposal Monday to put state and local fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the resurfacing of seven major…

Health Care October 4, 2022

Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers

This article by Susan Jaffe first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Susan Jaffe October 4, 2022 After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility…

Music October 4, 2022

Georgia Symphony Orchestra gets $15,000 grant for sensory-friendly concert

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has become known for its yearly sensory-friendly concerts. GSO announced they have received a $15,000 grant from the IMLAY Foundation to help fund the…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The $18,000 Breast Biopsy: When Having Insurance Costs You a Bundle

Bookman: How much is too much for Herschel Walker’s ‘family-values’ voters?

Republican allies want to change subject after Herschel Walker abortion story bombshell

Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

Cobb County weather Wednesday October 5, 2022

High fire danger in Cobb County this afternoon and evening, Wednesday October 5

Kennesaw to put state and local fiscal recovery funds into road improvements

Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers

Georgia Symphony Orchestra gets $15,000 grant for sensory-friendly concert