Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A group of girls in Girls Inc t-shirts with the Georgia State University mascot Pounce the panther

Education November 11, 2021

Girls, Inc. to hold College Fair Saturday, November 13

Marietta-based Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta has extended an invitation to parents and their daughters to a free College Fair event on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. – 2…

Cobb weather November 11: mixed weather, partly sunny with chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m., high near 68 with wind at 5 to 10 mph and gusts of up to 20 mph

Climate and Weather November 11, 2021

Cobb weather November 11: Partly sunny, chance of showers, thunderstorms possible after 5 pm

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, Cobb County could experience a mix of weather today, including partly sunny skies, possible showers, and thunderstorms after 5 p.m….

Cobb County School District November 10, 2021

SPLC appeals district court ruling on their lawsuit against the Cobb County School District

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has appealed a decision of Chief Judge Timothy Batten, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, to deny an emergency…

Music November 10, 2021

Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops returns December 4

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra will hold its Holiday Pops concert on December 4, 2021 at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. For more information read their announcement for the event, reprinted…

Front Row (L to R): Zayda Jurado, Emily Galindo, Anna Pressley, Sara Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, Michelle Gonzalez Back Row (L to R): Emeli Montiel. Maritza Berrones, Esbeydy Uriostegui, Emeli Esquivel, Areli Arreola Team Captain, Jessica Alvarez, Faith Talley, Maritza Medina, Tayshauna Scott, and SGM Shedina McCabe Raider Coach

Sports November 10, 2021

Campbell High Army JROTC Female Cadets win top honor in State Raider Challenge Competition

Thanks to Smyrna City Councilman Tim Gould for providing the information contained in this article, and to SGM Shedina Mccabe for providing the photo caption. On October 30 the Campbell…

Dance November 10, 2021

Young dancers from Mableton studio win honors at Tremaine Dance Convention

Our thanks to Millicent Phinizy, whose daughter Madilyn was one of the dancers, for providing the information used in this story, along with the photos she took at the event….

Screenshot of Commissioner Keli Gambrill presenting certificate to Cobb Public Services Director William Tanks and library Census Committee members

Cobb County Public Library November 10, 2021

Cobb Public Libary Census Committee recognized by Board of Commissioners

If you’ve regularly visited the Cobb County Public Library web pages over the past couple of years, you’ll realize that the library system has posted a lot of informative information…

Graphic of sun against sky with the text Cobb County weather November 10: We'll start the day partly sunny, gradually clearing to sunny, with a high near 74 and southwest wind at 5 mph

Climate and Weather November 10, 2021

Cobb weather November 10: Sunny, high near 74

According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, we’ll start the day partly sunny in Cobb County, gradually clearing to sunny, with a high of around 74 and…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County November 9, 2021

Three Cobb County young people among 15 candidates for Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year

Three young people from Cobb County have been chosen as candidates for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) Youth of the Year. The winner will be named…

Sports November 9, 2021

Seven Cobb County student runners named to 2021 Powerade All-Metro Cross Country Team

The Atlanta Track Club sent the following press release announcing that seven runners from Cobb County high schools were chosen for the 2021 Powerade All-Metro Cross Country Team (see the…

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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

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