Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weather April 3, 2025

Record or near record heat for April expected in Georgia beginning Thursday

Record or near record heat for April is expected in Georgia today, with possible temperatures as high as 90. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb…

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Powder Springs April 3, 2025

Powder Springs was incorporated not just one time: but three times

By Larry Felton Johnson The cliche “you learn something new every day” applies doubly to me, because I spend a little time every day just trying to learn new facts…

Opinion April 2, 2025

We all have a dog in the fight to make Georgia its best

Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp (left) welcomes Highland Rivers CEO Melanie Dallas and her dog Sweet Pea to the Capitol. By Melanie Dallas, LPC There is something about dogs that…

Marietta April 2, 2025

Marietta Parks & Rec offers LEGO camps

This summer, Marietta Parks, Recreation, and Facilities will offer Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO® camps. These camps encourage engineering and other STEM skills in children. The courses are for children ages 5…

Education April 2, 2025

Kennesaw State professor honored by American Accounting Association as 2025 Presidential Scholar

This article by Amber Perry first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission The American Accounting Association (AAA) has named Kennesaw State University Dinos Eminent Scholar Chair…

Weather April 2, 2025

Scorching temperatures expected in Georgia by Thursday

We might skip Spring altogether and head straight into summer, with near-record high temperatures expected. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts…

Cobb County April 1, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb Joins 5th Annual Welcome to South Cobb Festival

Welcome to South Cobb submitted the following announcement: In its fifth year, Welcome to South Cobb focuses on the sustainability of its community members with a theme of hope, wellness,…

Acworth April 1, 2025

Acworth police arrest 17-year-old suspect in school shooting threat

Acworth Police have arrested a student at North Cobb Christian School after a social media threat against the school on Monday. Police say they responded to the campus at 4500…

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Music April 1, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates a Decade of Inclusion

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of its sensory-friendly performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” The Georgia Symphony Orchestra continues its decade-long commitment to accessible music with performances…

Opinion April 1, 2025

Replacing Judges With Powerful Chief Executives Is A Bad Idea

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the Trump Administration has its showdown with the American judicial system, it’s worth evaluating several examples where the judicial…

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