Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Business August 3, 2022

Cobb Young Professionals’ next leadership luncheon focuses on creativity and the arts

The next leadership luncheon of the Cobb Young Professionals will focus on creativity and the arts, with a group of panelists representing theatre, the visual arts, and creative placemaking. For…

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Economy August 3, 2022

Inflation is spiking around the world – not just in the United States

By Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 9.1% increase in U.S. consumer prices in the 12 months ending in…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County Wednesday August 3

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on Wednesday August 3 due to the possibility of evening showers and…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2022

Cobb County weather Wednesday August 3

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday August 3, but with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The expected high…

Climate and Weather August 2, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday August 3

The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday August 3, with a high near 90 degrees. Despite the high…

Crime August 2, 2022

Reward increased to $10,000 for info on killer of 17-year-old Grayson Green

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed 17-year-old Grayson Green has increased…

Business August 2, 2022

Vic Reynolds to speak at Cobb Chamber’s Cumberland Area Council on August 17

Vic Reynolds, who has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to Cobb County Superior Court judgeship, will speak before the Cobb Chamber‘s Cumberland Area Council on August 17. Reynolds is…

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Kennesaw August 2, 2022

Kennesaw launches the 2022 ‘Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy’

If you’re a resident or business owner in the City of Kennesaw, and would like to learn about the nuts and bolts of city government, you might want to sign…

Dr. Janna Williams-Pitts in medical coat

Health Care August 2, 2022

A Wellstar psychologist talks about mental health as children and adolescents return to school

The return to school each year can be a stressful time for students and their families under the best of circumstances. With the disruptions brought about by the COVID pandemic,…

International August 2, 2022

Who was Ayman al-Zawahri? Where does his death leave al-Qaida and what does it say about US counterterrorism?

Haroro J. Ingram, George Washington University; Andrew Mines, George Washington University, and Daniel Milton, United States Military Academy West Point Ayman al-Zawahri, leader of al-Qaida and a plotter of the…

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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…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

Kennesaw January 17, 2025

Kennesaw poised to purchase former Lewis Street library building

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw is set to buy the building at 2250 Lewis St. that was formerly used as a branch of the Cobb County Public Library…

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