Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

International August 25, 2022

Marietta resident to make trip to Kosovo in the first group of Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas since 2020

The Peace Corps distributed the following press release about a Marietta resident who will be traveling to Kosovo to serve as a community development volunteer: MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta resident…

a shaker of salt and a glass of water on a wooden table

Food and Nutrition August 25, 2022

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

By Richard Johnson, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Kennesaw August 25, 2022

15-year-old Kennesaw juvenile pedestrian struck by auto, sustaining life-threatening injuries

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, Cobb’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is assisting the Kennesaw Police Department in…

Photo of Georgia Symphony Orchestra performing, with cellists in foreground

Music August 25, 2022

Georgia Symphony Orchestra announces #GSOGiveBack initiative to help fund local school music programs

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) distributed the press release below announcing that they will give money to local school music programs that partner with them in the #GSOGiveBack initiative: (Marietta,…

Cobb weather January 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather August 25, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 25

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., here in Cobb County on Thursday August 25, with a high near 80 degrees. According…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Thursday August 25

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on due to expected thunderstorms across north and central Georgia on Thursday August 25. What is in the…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education August 24, 2022

Student loan forgiveness – experts on banking, public spending and education policy look at the impact of Biden’s plan

By Terri Friedline, University of Michigan; Dominique Baker, Southern Methodist University, and John W. Diamond, Rice University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden…

Climate and Weather August 24, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 25

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers before 9 a.m here in Cobb County on Thursday August 25. Then there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between…

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Health Care August 24, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: August 24, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting on the COVID numbers for the state and counties weekly. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday August 24,…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta August 24, 2022

Ribbon-cutting celebration for newly renovated Mill Street Plaza in Marietta

The City of Marietta will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the recent renovation of Mill Street Plaza. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 4:15…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta resident to make trip to Kosovo in the first group of Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas since 2020

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

15-year-old Kennesaw juvenile pedestrian struck by auto, sustaining life-threatening injuries

Georgia Symphony Orchestra announces #GSOGiveBack initiative to help fund local school music programs

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 25

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Thursday August 25

Student loan forgiveness – experts on banking, public spending and education policy look at the impact of Biden’s plan

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 25

COVID in Cobb County: August 24, 2022

Ribbon-cutting celebration for newly renovated Mill Street Plaza in Marietta