Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County August 9, 2021

Cobb Emergency 911 hiring

Cobb 911 is hiring. The Marietta Police Department posted on their Facebook page the following plug for career opportunities with Cobb Emergency 911: Our friends at Cobb 911 asked us…

Health Care August 9, 2021

Free COVID vaccinations at Mable House August 12

Cobb County announced on its Facebook page that free COVID vaccinations will be offered at the Mable House Complex on Thursday August 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Details…

Economy August 9, 2021

Georgia gasoline continues to hover just under $3 per gallon

Georgia gasoline prices are stable at just under $3 per gallon on statewide average. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman from AAA – The Auto…

Kennesaw August 8, 2021

Last chance to visit the Kennesaw Farmers Market: August 11

The Kennesaw Farmers Market will finish out it’s 2021 season on Wednesday August 11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. For details read this excerpt from the original news release from…

2021 Elections August 8, 2021

Qualifying begins Aug 16 in four cities in Cobb for 2021 municipal elections

If you’re interested in running for office in one of five of the six cities in Cobb County: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, or Marietta in their 2021 municipal elections, qualifying will…

Powder Springs August 8, 2021

Sounds of the Springs continues August 14 with Departure: a Journey tribute band

If you’re looking for some free outdoor musical entertainment next weeked, the City of Powder Springs in hosting another concert in its Sound of the Springs series. Next Saturday, August…

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

Health Care August 8, 2021

If you haven’t already, get vaccinated now

The overwhelming medical evidence and advice is that you should get vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccination not only slows the spread of the disease and helps prevent the vaccinated individual from…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County August 8, 2021

Cobb Senior Wellness Center offers class in decluttering

Cobb County posted an announcement on it’s Facebook page about a class in decluttering available to Cobb residents aged 55 and older to be held at the Senior Wellness Center…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Economy August 7, 2021

Cobb Chief Magistrate Judge Murphy issues new eviction FAQ

Cobb County Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy issued an updated Frequently Asked Questions document on evictions, with a particular emphasis on the latest extension of the eviction moratorium. The document…

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

Business August 7, 2021

Lockheed Martin transfers $4.9 billion in pension obligations to Athene Holdings

Lockheed Martin, a major employer in Cobb County, announced in a press release that they have purchased $4.9 billion in group annuity contracts from Athene Holdings “a leading financial services…

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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…

Economy November 17, 2024

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