Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Business April 1, 2022

Construction begins on new Kroger at Terrell Mill and Powers Ferry roads

On March 29 construction began on the new Kroger at the intersection of Terrell Mill and Powers Ferry roads that is part of a large mixed-use development. The Kroger is…

Ramadan clock; a crescent moon enclosed in a circle with twelve hour markings

Religion April 1, 2022

What Ramadan means to Muslims: 4 essential reads

By Kalpana Jain, The Conversation [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During the month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world will not eat or drink from…

Health Care April 1, 2022

Tomorrow’s COVID safety guidelines will be different from today’s – but that doesn’t mean yesterday’s were wrong

By Michael Williams, University of Virginia [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] No one gave a second thought to the safety of dining out before the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Criminal Justice System April 1, 2022

Georgia House panel advances cash bail bill as clock winds down on 2022 Legislature

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2022 With just days left before the state’s 2022 legislative session’s scheduled…

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Art April 1, 2022

Smith-Gilbert Gardens features 20,000 daffodils among sculptures in Art Blooms

The City of Kennesaw announced that during April and May, Smith-Gilbert Gardens has surrounded selected pieces from their permanent sculpture collection with over 20,000 daffodils arranged in creative patterns for…

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Energy March 31, 2022

Biden bets a million barrels a day will drive down soaring gas prices – what you need to know about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

By Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Biden administration on March 31, 2022, said it plans to release an…

Blow up of sun image ontitle page of De thermis Andreae Baccii Elpidiani, civis Romani .... by Andrea Bacci, published posthumously in 1622.

Climate and Weather March 31, 2022

Cobb weather April 1: sunny with a high near 63

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we should have sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday April 1 with a high near 63. 7-day forecast The…

Row of buidlings in downtown Powder Springs

Powder Springs March 31, 2022

Spring into Spring in Powder Springs

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following press release about their second annual “Spring into Spring” downtown festival. To celebrate its vibrant business and community offerings, and mark the…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care March 31, 2022

Unreported COVID cases from December through February continue to stream in to Georgia Department of Public Health

Unreported Georgia COVID cases from December to February continue to stream in to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Backlog cases continue to come in that were not submitted to…

Health Care March 31, 2022

Co-response vital to strengthening Georgia’s mental health system

[This guest opinion article is from Melanie Dallas, the CEO of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health] By Melanie Dallas, LPC As the Georgia General Assembly’s 2022 legislative session wraps up, we…

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