Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Sports April 15, 2022

I’ve studied stadium financing for over two decades – and the new Bills stadium is one of the worst deals for taxpayers I’ve ever seen

By Victor Matheson, College of the Holy Cross [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After New York lawmakers blew past the deadline to approve the state…

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Health Care April 15, 2022

COVID in Cobb County for April 14

The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia Department of Public Health COVID Daily Status Report, from the summary posted on the CDC County View data tracker, and…

Clockwise from upper left: Chimere Scott, a Tina Turner Tribute Artist who offers The Timeless Tina Tribute Show, American Hope Band, the hottest young country band to come out of Atlanta, Gold Standard Band, a cover band that plays hits from R&B group, and crowd scene from last year's festival (photo courtesy of Larche Communications)

Powder Springs April 15, 2022

Bringing the Sea to the Springs in Powder Springs

The City of Powder Springs issued the following press release about the upcoming Bringing the Sea to the Springs seafood fest: ATLANTA, GA (April 12, 2022) – Fresh delicious seafood?…

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Letters to the Editor April 15, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Make gun-owners responsible for weapons left in cars

Regarding the article Georgia law nixes permit requirement for firearms as gun politics gin up GOP base, If the Georgia governor and legislature insist on unbridled freedom for gun toters,…

Health Care April 15, 2022

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPC There is a lot that people should understand about alcohol use disorder (AUD), but the most important is that individuals with AUD can recover. Like all…

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Climate and Weather April 15, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County Friday: High fire danger in the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms overnight

The National Weather Service, has issued a dual hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia warning of high fire danger in the afternoon…

L-R We Thrive in Riverside Executive Director Monica Delancy, Cobb Legal Aid attorneys Jennifer Yankulova and John Gainey (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Renters April 14, 2022

Cobb renter’s rights group gets $50,000 grant from Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation

We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, a renter’s rights organization based in South Cobb announced in the following press release that they’ve received a second $50,000 grant from the Oprah…

Interim Chief Ferrell, Major Goins, Sergeant Edmondson, Lieutenant Ingram, Deputy Chief Beam and Acting Deputy Chief Twaddell lined up for a group interview

Marietta April 14, 2022

Marietta Police Department announces promotions

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following announcement about promotions in the department (all photos provided by the Marietta Police Department): The Marietta Police Department is…

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