Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Economy February 5, 2022

Americans are returning to the labor force at a quickening rate – do they just really need the work?

By Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] The U.S. economy surprised analysts by adding 467,000 jobs in January, overcoming omicron…

Sports February 5, 2022

YMCA waives membership fees for new members in the month of February

The YMCA announced a membership fee for new members this month. There are three Cobb County YMCAs, at the following locations: McCleskey East-Cobb YMCA: 1055 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA…

Health Care February 5, 2022

Interview with Wellstar gastroenterologist Dr. Arif Aziz

Wellstar Health System recently opened a gastroenterology practice in its East Cobb Health Park. On Friday the Courier conducted an interview with gastroenterologist Dr. Arif Aziz. In Wellstar’s announcement of…

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Health Care February 5, 2022

School-aged Cobb COVID cases drop in all categories, but all are still in the high transmission range

For the first time in weeks, all three categories of pre-school and school-aged Cobb residents in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s weekly COVID School Aged Surveillance Report show a…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County Courts February 5, 2022

FYI: The Cobb Law Library is not just for attorneys, but open to the public

Cobb Law Library Director Kim Isaza sent out the following public information release reminding residents of Cobb County about the services provided by the Cobb Law Library: Legal-research resources available…

Climate and Weather February 4, 2022

Cobb weather February 5

According to the report from the National Weather Service, there will be sunny skies in Cobb County on Saturday, February 5 with a high near 43. 7-day forecast The following…

Transportation February 4, 2022

Lane closures on I-20 in Cobb County this weekend for restriping

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that the restriping project on I-20 will result in lane closures this weekend. The details of the schedule and work…

Electron microscopic view of the SARS-Cov-2 virus shows the virus clustered and emerging from the surface of cells

Health Care February 4, 2022

Cobb COVID report February 4: Cases, deaths and hospitalizations down

Case rate, death rate and new hospitalizations were all down for Cobb County in today’s reports. The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia Department of Public Health…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Art February 4, 2022

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens seeks proposals from artists

Are you an artist interested in creating an outdoor work of art to be displayed in a beautiful set of gardens connected by woodland paths? The City of Kennesaw announced…

Guest Opinion February 4, 2022

Prioritizing mental health in Georgia

By Melanie Dallas, LPC On January 26, House Bill 1013 was introduced in Georgia House of Representatives. The legislation is notable for several reasons, not least of which is it…

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