Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Refugees in Toronto gather around a table for seder in about 1945

Holidays April 17, 2022

How a coffee company and a marketing maven brewed up a Passover tradition: A brief history of the Maxwell House Haggadah

By Kerri Steinberg, Otis College of Art and Design For more than a millennium, the haggadah has been the centerpiece of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The book sets out…

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2022 Elections April 17, 2022

Things to know before the May 24 General Primary and Nonpartisan elections in Cobb

The 2022 General Primary and Nonpartisan elections are May 24. Here are a few things to help you prepare. First, make sure you’re registered, and that you are registered using…

Satellite weather map for April 17 for the eastern United States

Climate and Weather April 17, 2022

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Cobb County April 17: Dense fog in AM, thunderstorms in PM

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia for Sunday April 17, with a dense fog advisory in…

International April 16, 2022

What’s next for Pakistan after Imran Khan’s ouster?

By Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A protracted political drama in Pakistan turned a page on April 10, 2022, with Prime…

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Climate and Weather April 16, 2022

Cobb County weather for Sunday April 17

The National Weather Service forecasts in more rain in Cobb County on Sunday April 17, with a high near 73. We’re also under a continued hazardous weather outlook, although it’s…

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Renters April 16, 2022

More funds available for rental assistance in Cobb County

On its website, Cobb County announced the availability of additional rental assistance funds for residents impacted by the pandemic. The decision to accept the nearly $7 million in funds was…

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Environment April 16, 2022

Cobb upgraded to platinum status by Green Communities Program: Exactly what does that mean?

At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners recognition was given to the departments that helped Cobb County achieve the platinum level in the Atlanta Regional Commission’s…

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Health Care April 16, 2022

COVID reports to be weekly moving forward

The Georgia Department of Public Health will be issuing its COVID-19 reports on a weekly basis moving forward. April 15 was the last of the COVID Daily Status Reports. The…

Person costumed as Easter Bunny with vest and big round glasses in front of White House

Holidays April 16, 2022

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

By Tok Thompson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in…

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National April 16, 2022

What if the government filled out your tax form for you?

by Erik Gunn, Georgia Recorder [This article was published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]April 15, 2022 As midnight approaches on Monday, countless Americans will be ready to finally…

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