Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Democracy September 17, 2022

On Democracy Day, newsrooms draw attention to a crisis in the U.S. system of government

by Kira Lerner, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]September 15, 2022 A recent poll found that 69 percent of both Democrats and Republicans think democracy…

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From the Editor September 17, 2022

The Cobb Public Library isn’t just for checking out books

I’m publishing this as a From the Editor rather than a news article because I’m going to intersperse the quotes from the Cobb Public Library with my own observations about…

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Health Care September 17, 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Graham’s Bill Recenters Abortion Debate

September 15, 2022 Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or wherever you listen to…

Science and Technology September 17, 2022

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

By Jonathan Day, University of Florida [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain…

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Health Care September 17, 2022

Medicaid expansion debate revived as Kemp tosses Grady $130M lifeline

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]September 16, 2022 The governor has directed $130 million in federal aid toward expanding Atlanta’s…

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Dance September 17, 2022

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre announces its 2022-2023 schedule

The Marietta-based Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) announced its 2022-2023 schedule. GMDT is housed in the Georgia Dance Conservatory on Marietta Square. The GMDT website describes the mission of the…

Climate and Weather September 17, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday September 17, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday September 17 with a high near 84 degrees. What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for Saturday?…

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Cobb County September 16, 2022

Lisa Cupid issues statement on the county’s challenge to the state legislature’s redistricting

Lisa Cupid, the Chairwoman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners issued a statement about the challenge the county is mounting to the redistricting by the state legislature that was…

Food September 16, 2022

Restaurant and other food service inspection scores in Cobb County: Saturday September 10- Friday September 16

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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Health Care September 16, 2022

COVID among Cobb County’s school-aged population for the past 14 days, ending September 15

The table below is a summary of the Georgia Department of Public Health‘s School Aged COVID-19 Data Report for the two-week period ending September 16, 2022. Cobb CountyAge categoryAll cases…

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