Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Public Library September 18, 2022

September 18-24 is Banned Books Week: Celebrate with the Cobb Public Library

Many parts of the country seem to be caught up in a book-burning frenzy. The New York Times reported in a recent article that “Attempts to ban books are accelerating…

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Cobb County Public Library September 18, 2022

Sensory-friendly Movie Monday at the Switzer Library features Dora and the Lost City of Gold

The Movie Monday selection at the Switzer Library this month is Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The event lasts from 3-5 p.m., Monday September 19, 2022. The Switzer…

Climate and Weather September 18, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Sunday September 18, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday September 18, 2022, with highs in the mid 80s. What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for…

International September 17, 2022

Ukraine’s rapid advance against Russia shows mastery of 3 essential skills for success in modern warfare

By Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ukrainian forces, aided by Western firepower, have upset traditional military logic…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services September 17, 2022

Class in Maximizing your Tablet for Cobb Seniors 55 years of age and older

Are you a Cobb County resident 55 years of age or older who has a tablet computer, but who suspects you are not getting the most out of it? Cobb…

Cobb Senior Services September 17, 2022

Basic Investing and Tax course for Cobb seniors at the Tim Lee Senior Center in East Cobb

A number of fun and educational events are coming up at the Cobb senior centers this coming week. Financial health is always of interest to the public, and seniors are…

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Democracy September 17, 2022

On Democracy Day, newsrooms draw attention to a crisis in the U.S. system of government

by Kira Lerner, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]September 15, 2022 A recent poll found that 69 percent of both Democrats and Republicans think democracy…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

From the Editor September 17, 2022

The Cobb Public Library isn’t just for checking out books

I’m publishing this as a From the Editor rather than a news article because I’m going to intersperse the quotes from the Cobb Public Library with my own observations about…

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Health Care September 17, 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Graham’s Bill Recenters Abortion Debate

September 15, 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…

Science and Technology September 17, 2022

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

By Jonathan Day, University of Florida [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain…

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