Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 7, 2024

The Bagby brothers: Bandits of the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

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Cobb County August 7, 2024

Judicial Emergency declared in Cobb Superior Court due to issues in Clerk’s office

Cobb County Superior Court distributed the following notice of a Judicial Emergency within Cobb County Superior Court due to the ongoing backlog of cases piling up in the Superior Court…

Education August 7, 2024

Mom still waiting on Cobb schools’ policy update after daughter denied participation in graduation

Ashlynn Rich testifies at Cobb Board of Education meeting (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt A mom whose daughter was denied the opportunity to participate appropriately in her own…

Climate and Weather August 7, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected over parts of Georgia Wednesday, August 7

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The alert mostly applied to…

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Opinion August 6, 2024

Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Attacks Upon Georgia Governor Brian Kemp

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Slipping in the polls to the new Democratic Party nominee, ex-President Donald Trump sought to reestablish his lead by coming…

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Business August 6, 2024

Cobb Chamber opens applications for CEO Roundtable

The Cobb Chamber announced that applications are open for its CEO Roundtable program. The chamber describes the program, its requirements and deadline for application as follows: The Cobb Chamber is…

Education August 6, 2024

Cobb County reminds drivers of increased penalties for passing school buses

Photo used under license from Canva Pro If you notice a school bus stopped ahead with its flag up, don’t give in to the temptation to pass it, no matter…

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Cobb County August 6, 2024

Four locations in Cobb County for National Night Out this evening

Cobb County announced four locations this evening for the annual National Night Out. The county distributed the following news release with details. Leave the house and meet your neighbors at…

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Town Center August 5, 2024

Town Center Community announces expansion of membership program

The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about the expansion of its Alliance membership program: Town Center Community, comprised of the Town Center CID and Town Center Alliance, today…

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Transportation August 5, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices continue recent decline

Georgia gasoline prices continue the recent decline. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia declined five cents over the past week the past week, reaching an average cost…

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Energy January 9, 2025

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