Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Business August 4, 2022

Hispanic Professionals Business Mixer to be hosted by Cobb Chamber

The Cobb Chamber announced that in partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber and SelectCobb will host a Hispanic Professionals Business Mixer on August 30. For more…

Immigration August 4, 2022

Crossing the US-Mexico border is deadlier than ever for migrants – here’s why

Joseph Nevins, Vassar College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The June 2022 deaths of 53 people, victims of heat stroke, in the back of a…

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2022 Elections August 4, 2022

Election officials at U.S. Senate hearing describe threats, spread of misinformation

by Kira Lerner, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder and in the States Newsroom, republished with permission]August 4, 2022 WASHINGTON — Democrats on the U.S. Senate…

Climate and Weather August 4, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Thursday August 4, 2022

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on August 4 due to the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms….

Climate and Weather August 4, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Thursday August 4, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday August 4, but with a 30 percent chance of afternoon rain. The expected high is near…

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Health Care August 3, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: August 3, 2022

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

Climate and Weather August 3, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday August 4

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday August 4, with a high near 90. Despite the chance of…

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Business August 3, 2022

Home Depot announces its Second Quarter earnings conference call

Cobb County-headquartered home improvement retail giant The Home Depot announced in a press release that it has scheduled its second quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, August 16, at 9…

Business August 3, 2022

Chelsea Holley of Spelman College will speak at the August luncheon of the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women

Chelsea Holley, Director of Admissions at Spelman College will speak at the August luncheon of the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women. For details read the press release for the event,…

Housing August 3, 2022

Record rent increases, low wages are driving an eviction crisis, U.S. Senate panel told

By Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder and in the States Newsroom republished with permission]August 3, 2022 WASHINGTON — Witnesses in a Tuesday hearing…

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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…