Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta August 30, 2021

Registration open for Marietta’s “Scarecrows in the Square”

The City of Marietta announced the 16th annual Scarecrows in the Square contest, brought to you by the Parks and Recreation Department. For more details, and a registration link, read…

Tim Richardson in blue dress shirt with tie

2021 Elections August 30, 2021

Tim Richardson announces reelection campaign for Acworth Board of Aldermen

Longtime Acworth Alderman Tim Richardson announced his candidacy for reelection with the press release reprinted below: ACWORTH, Georgia – Tim Richardson of Acworth is running for re-election to the Post…

charts showing sharp increase in hospitalization of children

Health Care August 29, 2021

14-day case rate for 5-17 year olds in Cobb exceeds the rate of general population — by a lot

[Correction: an earlier version of this article stated that a rate per 918 cases per 100,000 of population is 9.18 the threshold for high community transmission. While cases are reported…

Marietta August 29, 2021

Applicants sought for Marietta Development Authority Board of Directors Post 2 vacancy

The City of Marietta city council is seeking applicants for the Marietta Development Authority (MDA) Board of Directors. The City posted the following notice on its website: MARIETTA – The…

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

Cobb County August 29, 2021

Gritters Library to get new building

Cobb County’s Gritters Library branch was built in 1973, and the building is showing its age. But according to a news release from the county, the Cobb County Board of…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Health Care August 29, 2021

Judge Murphy updates Cobb eviction FAQ in light of recent Supreme Court decision striking down eviction moratorium

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy updated his eviction FAQ with information about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the eviction moratorium put in place…

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care August 29, 2021

Two new COVID testing sites: in Acworth and East Cobb

Cobb & Douglas Public Health and Wellstar Health System are opening two new testing sites to meet the increase in demand for the tests. The new sites are at: WellStar…

William Root House, a two-story white wooden house with an external chimney surrounded by a picket fence

History August 29, 2021

Smithsonian Magazine hosts day of free admission to Root House Museum

The William Root House will offer free admission for two on Saturday September 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone with a Museum Day ticket, available at https://smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The…

Cobb map outline flanked by words Cobb County Business & Industry

Business August 28, 2021

Cobb Executive Women to feature Kim Gresh at September luncheon

Cobb Executive Women (CEW) a group within the Cobb Chamber, issued the following press release: ATLANTA (August 27, 2021) — Join the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) on Friday,…

Cobb County August 28, 2021

‘Welcome to South Cobb’ festival announces activities for children

The “Welcome to South Cobb” festival has announced the children’s activities for the event. Welcome to South Cobb will be held on October 9, 2021, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m….

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Registration open for Marietta’s “Scarecrows in the Square”

Tim Richardson announces reelection campaign for Acworth Board of Aldermen

14-day case rate for 5-17 year olds in Cobb exceeds the rate of general population — by a lot

Applicants sought for Marietta Development Authority Board of Directors Post 2 vacancy

Gritters Library to get new building

Judge Murphy updates Cobb eviction FAQ in light of recent Supreme Court decision striking down eviction moratorium

Two new COVID testing sites: in Acworth and East Cobb

Smithsonian Magazine hosts day of free admission to Root House Museum

Cobb Executive Women to feature Kim Gresh at September luncheon

‘Welcome to South Cobb’ festival announces activities for children