Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Crime August 10, 2022

Two 18-year-olds charged in yesterday’s robbery and shooting on Riverside Parkway

Two 18-year-old men were charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in the shooting of an 18-year-old woman who is recovering from her wounds in Grady Memorial Hospital. Sgt. Wayne…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Greenways and Trails August 10, 2022

Public meeting on proposed trail to connect Powder Springs with Austell, with link to the Silver Comet Trail

There will be a public meeting for the Austell-Powder Springs Trail Scoping Study on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Threadmill Complex – City of Austell Council Chambers…

Strand Theatre on Marietta Square in article about Six Strings Cure

Music August 10, 2022

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More coming to the Strand Theatre

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! is coming to Marietta‘s Strand Theatre August 12-21. For more details, refer to the announcement from the CIty of Marietta website, reprinted below: The Earl…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna August 10, 2022

City of Smyrna experiencing phone service problems in government offices

The City of Smyrna announced on its website that some of the the city’s government offices are experiencing temporary problems with their phone service. The announcement gave the following instructions…

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 August 10, 2022

After ‘a Lot of Doors Shut in Our Face,’ Crusading Couple Celebrate Passage of Burn Pit Bill

Michael McAuliff August 9, 2022 [This article first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission] The battle was just beginning for Le Roy Torres and his wife, Rosie, when…

Criminal Justice System August 10, 2022

Why searching an ex-president’s estate is not easily done – 4 important things to know about the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago

By Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s estate on Aug. 8, 2022,…

Health Care August 10, 2022

Biden administration suspends Kemp’s health care plan months before planned start

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 10, 2022 The Biden administration has followed through on its threat to suspend Georgia’s…

Climate and Weather August 10, 2022

The hazardous weather outlook for Cobb and other north Georgia counties expected to last through the week.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on due to expected showers and thunderstorms, some of which could become…

Climate and Weather August 10, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday August 10

The National Weather Service forecasts likely afternoon thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday August 10 with a high near 87. It will be partly sunny for much of the…

Crime August 9, 2022

Man convicted in Smyrna murder sentenced to life without possibility of parole

According to a public information release from the office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr., Elias Bustamente, 24, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…