Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Politics August 5, 2022

After Trump, Christian nationalist ideas are going mainstream – despite a history of violence

By Samuel Perry, Baylor University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the run-up to the U.S. midterm elections, some politicians continue to ride the wave…

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Voting Rights August 5, 2022

Members of U.S. Senate committee consider bipartisan changes to Electoral Count Act

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 3, 2022 WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and legal experts at a U.S. Senate hearing on…

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Housing August 5, 2022

Georgia lawmakers seek solutions to homelessness after criminalization bill stalled

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 5, 2022 A new state Senate study committee heard from nonprofit and state agencies…

Climate and Weather August 5, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County Friday August 5

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on Friday August 5 due to expected afternoon and even showers and…

Climate and Weather August 5, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for August 5, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of rain here in Cobb County on Friday August 5, 2022. Otherwise it will be mostly sunny, with a high near…

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Health Care August 4, 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Kansas Makes a Statement

August 4, 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…

Climate and Weather August 4, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, August 5

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Friday August 5. The expected high is near 88. Extended forecast This…

Annoucement of the Old Clarkdale Park ribboncutting on 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Austell, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Cobb County August 4, 2022

Old Clarkdale Park ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday August 6

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Old Clarkdale Park at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Cobb County distributed the following description of the event in their weekly newsletter: Renewing Old Clarkdale…

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Economy August 4, 2022

Inflation rates are rising in the US – an economist explains why

By Martha Olney, University of California, Berkeley [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Consumer prices in the U.S. are rising due to inflation at the fastest…

Sports August 4, 2022

East Cobb Area Council to host Pigskin Preview featuring local high school football coaches and players

For all you fans of Cobb County High School Football, the East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber is hosting a Pigskin Preview featuring high school football coaches and…

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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…