Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The older individuals pictured here, on the wooden floor of an indoor basketball court, were participating in an exercise class consisting of stretching, and aerobic repetitive motion movements. At this point in their exercise session, the participants were working the muscles of their arms and shoulders, by holding an inflatable volleyball with both hands, and lifting the ball over, and behind their head, resting it on their neck. This exercise also helped to stretch the muscles as well.

Biology December 1, 2022

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

by Roger Fielding, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities…

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene signed a supporter’s shirt at a March rally for former President Donald Trump. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

Opinion December 1, 2022

Bookman: Marjorie Taylor Greene moves in same circles as Trump’s anti-Semitic dinner guests

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 1, 2022 We should talk a bit about Nick Fuentes, the far-right leader…

Weather December 1, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Thursday, December 1, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 1, 2022, with highs in the lower 50s. This evening the forecast is for partly…

Climate and Weather November 30, 2022

Evening weather forecast for Cobb County, with the extended forecast: Wednesday November 30

The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies here in Cobb County on the evening of Wednesday, November 30, 2022, with a overnight low of about 30 degrees expected. Tomorrow, the…

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Environment November 30, 2022

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers to help plant trees at the Leo Frank site

The Marietta Tree Keepers is seeking volunteers to plant trees at the Leo Frank site. The site is a memorial to the Jewish factory superintendent who was lynched in 1915…

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

Health Care November 30, 2022

COVID in Cobb County and statewide: November 30, 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 30, 2022. The numbers in…

Cobb County November 30, 2022

Two traffic fatalities within Cobb County reported to the Georgia Department of Public Safety over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period

The Georgia Department of Public Safety issued its report of traffic fatalities over Thanksgiving holiday travel period, and two of the 18 statewide fatalities were within Cobb County. One of…

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Opinion November 30, 2022

How I voted – and why you should care

This guest commentary is by Danny Stusser, publisher of The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater (JOLT) in Washington state (published before Thanksgiving day). It’s 27 days before Thanksgiving but…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Business November 30, 2022

Marietta Area Council to host Mayor Tumlin’s State of the City tomorrow, along with Marietta Citzen of the Year award

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin will present his annual State of the City address at the Cobb Chamber’s Marietta Area Council Luncheon tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. The…

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 30, 2022

Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Start With Research

This article by Melba Newsome was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Melba Newsome November 30, 2022 During a routine visit to the Good Samaritan Clinic in…

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