Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Health Care August 2, 2022

Four members of U.S. Senate unveil bipartisan bill ensuring nationwide abortion rights

By Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder and in the States Newsroom, republished with permission]August 1, 2022 WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S….

2022 Elections August 2, 2022

Georgia ethics panel dusts off inquiry into spending by Abrams-founded nonprofit

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 2, 2022 This story was updated at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 2. to include a…

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Smyrna August 2, 2022

Smyrna adopts millage rate, red-light safety camera at Spring Road and South Cobb Drive intersections

By Arielle Robinson Monday evening, Smyrna City Council adopted its millage rate and approved the installation of a red-light safety camera for traffic control at two intersections. Monday’s meeting started…

Climate and Weather August 2, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County August 2 due to possible scattered storms

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

Climate and Weather August 2, 2022

Cobb County weather and climate summary: August 2, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. here in Cobb County on August 2, 2022, with a high near 90. A hazardous weather…

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Cobb County August 1, 2022

Applications open for Cobb County Youth Commission

Cobb County high school students who are interested in getting a good grasp of how local government works can apply for the Cobb County Youth Commission. This is the second…

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Economy August 1, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices continue downward, in keeping with national trend

Georgia gasoline prices continued to plunge over the past seven days, in keeping with the sharp drop of the past few weeks. Low domestic demand and falling oil prices are…

Climate and Weather August 1, 2022

NWS hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: Isolated thunderstorms possible throughout week

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

Climate and Weather August 1, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: August 1, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of morning showers followed by likely thunderstorms after 11 a.m. here in Cobb County on Monday August 1. The expected high is…

2022 Elections July 31, 2022

School board candidate Pozniak called up for active Army reserve duty for six weeks

Dr. Catherine Pozniak, the Democratic candidate for Cobb County Board of Education Post 4 announced in a press releases that has been called up for six weeks of active duty…

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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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