Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

News Media January 24, 2022

Fact-checking may be important, but it won’t help Americans learn to disagree better

By Taylor Dotson, New Mexico Tech [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Entering the new year, Americans are increasingly divided. They clash not only over differing…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy January 24, 2022

Oil prices drive Georgia gasoline prices slightly up over past week

An increase in price-per-gallon of oil contributed to driving gasoline prices up in Georgia and in Cobb County. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for…

Climate and Weather January 24, 2022

Cobb weather January 24

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we should have a sunny day here in Cobb County with a high near 55. 7-day forecast The following is the…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

Cobb County Public Library January 23, 2022

Cobb Library’s Graphic Novel Club to discuss March: Book 2 by John Lewis

The Cobb Public Library‘s Graphic Novel Book Club will meet virtually tomorrow night to discuss the graphic work by the late John Lewis, March: Book 2. The meetings are held…

Cobb County January 23, 2022

New updates posted on the condition of former Cobb BOC Chairman Mike Boyce

There have been two new updates posted on the Caring Bridge page for former Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Boyce since Cobb County posted its update on January…

Marietta January 23, 2022

City of Marietta reminds residents: Exemption applications due April 1

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website reminding residents of the April 1, 2022 deadline for various tax exemptions: MARIETTA – All 2022 applications for Homestead,…

Man in Norwegian nursing home sitting in front of table by Christmas tree

Health Care January 23, 2022

Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

By Eilon Caspi, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry teacher in Ontario, Canada, until his…

Weather outlook for Cobb County Sunday January 23 Sunny skies with high near 48

Climate and Weather January 22, 2022

Cobb weather January 23

According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have a sunny day in Cobb County on Sunday January 23. The high should be around 48 degrees. 7-day forecast…

France's second KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler takes off from Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, upon delivery in 2019.

Business January 22, 2022

Lockheed Martin to host 4th quarter and full-year earnings webcast

Lockheed Martin, an aerospace corporate giant and a major employer in Cobb County, announced the date of the earnings call where they will speak on both the 4th quarter and…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Health Care January 22, 2022

Cobb to distribute 1,000 COVID test kits on January 23

Cobb County is going to begin distributing the test kits approved at the January 11 meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. The event is at Jim Miller Park….

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