Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Law October 3, 2022

Cobb Law Library program on traffic tickets to take place this Wednesday, October 5

This is a reminder that the Cobb Law Library’s program about traffic tickets is this Wednesday. Would you like to learn about what happens after a traffic ticket is issued,…

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Economy October 3, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices jump 6 cents over past week on uncertainty about effects of Hurricane Ian

Georgia gasoline prices rose six cents per gallon on average over the past week during the uncertainty over whether Hurricane Ian would affect oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico….

Climate and Weather October 3, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summaries: Monday October 3, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday October 3, with highs in the mid 70s. What does the extended forecast have in store? This…

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Health Care October 2, 2022

Turned Away From Urgent Care — And Toward a Big ER Bill

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in Kaiser Health News Sam Whitehead September 29, 2022 Frankie Cook remembers last year’s car crash only in flashes. She was driving a…

Climate and Weather October 2, 2022

What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?

By Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat…

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Education October 2, 2022

‘There’s only so far I can take them’ – why teachers give up on struggling students who don’t do their homework

by Jessica Calarco, Indiana University and Ilana Horn, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Whenever “Gina,” a fifth grader at a suburban public school…

Justice October 2, 2022

The Supreme Court is back in session, with new controversial cases that stand to change many Americans’ lives – here’s what to expect

By Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on…

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Marietta October 2, 2022

Registration is open for Marietta’s annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about registration for the Marietta and Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The deadline is October 14, so you…

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New Business October 2, 2022

Check out the 59 new businesses licensed by Cobb County in the week ending October 2, 2022.

Here are the 59 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect in the week ending Sunday, October 2, 2022. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information,…

Restaurants October 2, 2022

Restaurant and other food service inspection scores in Cobb County: Friday September 23 – Thursday September 29

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotel and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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