Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Education December 6, 2021

David Scott unveils legislation to address STEM gap for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Representative David Scott introduced bipartisan legislation to address the STEM skills gap at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Scott represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes South Cobb. The…

Economy December 6, 2021

4-cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices

We’re finally getting a little respite from the high gasoline prices. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia…

Rain cloud drawing with the following text: Cobb County weather December 6, 2021 Patchy fog before 8 a.m Chance of hazardous thunderstorms and wind Cloudy High near 64 degrees

Climate and Weather December 6, 2021

Hazardous weather outlook from the NWS for December 6 and 7

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, we might experience a stormy day in Cobb County with thunderstorms and possible high wind. Patchy fog is forecast before…

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Cobb County December 5, 2021

Cobb’s Safety Village adds gun safety house sponsored by GLOCK

Cobb County announced the addition of the GLOCK interactive residential house to demonstrate gun safety at the Cobb County Safety Village. The house, sponsored by the Smyrna-based firearms manufacturer, “will…

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Business December 5, 2021

Lockheed Martin turns toward space business

Lockheed Martin, a major employer in Cobb County, has turned a great deal of its attention toward matters related to the space business. On November 30 the company announced that…

Economy December 5, 2021

Marietta proposed reallocating CDBG funds to emergency rental assistance, home repairs

The City of Marietta has proposed and advertised a public comment period on its plan to reallocate $5,861.53 of unexpended PY2020 Administration and Planning funds to ELD Emergency Grants and…

Land Use and Zoning December 5, 2021

Marietta sells Franklin Gateway property to MiRus, LLC

The City of Marietta announced on its website that it has entered into a contract with Marietta-headquarterd MiRus, LLC for the city to sell the company a 6.72-acre property at…

Grey skies background with drawing of rain clouds, followed by the text: Cobb County weather December 5, 2021 Dense fog before 8 am 30 percent chance of rain Cloudy High near 61 degrees

Climate and Weather December 5, 2021

Dense morning fog alert from National Weather Service for Sun. Dec. 5

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, we could see dense fog this morning in Cobb County and much of this morning, and isolated thunderstorms in the…

Marietta December 4, 2021

Marietta to hold a public meeting for Comprehensive Plan update

The City of Marietta announced on its website that it will hold a public hearing on the city’s 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update. The announcement reads as follows: The City of…

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Climate and Weather November 20, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather November 20, 2024

Double-digit temperature drop expected in Georgia as cold front moves in

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Patchy fog is expected on the morning of Wednesday, November…

Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee…

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