Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Health Care July 31, 2021

Cobb COVID-19 cases spike into high community transmission territory

After dropping steadily for a few months, Cobb County is back in the danger zone of “high community transmission,” of COVID-19 according to figures on the Cobb & Douglas Public…

U.S. Congress July 30, 2021

McBath inaugurates “Summer in the 6th” photo contest

Rep. Lucy McBath, who represents Georgia’s 6th U.S. Congressional District, announced she is inaugurating a “Summer in the 6th” photo contest. Submissions can be made from Sunday August 1, though…

Group photo of the graduating class from the inaugural academy.

Kennesaw July 30, 2021

Want to learn the nuts and bolts of how Kennesaw government works? Sign up for Kennesaw 101

If you are a resident of the City of Kennesaw, and want to learn how the Kennesaw government works, the city is offering its second Kennesaw 101: The Citizens Government…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation July 30, 2021

Daytime lane closures on SR 360/Powder Springs Road Saturday

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that lanes will be closed during daylight hours on SR 360/Powder Springs Road Saturday July 30,2021. The purpose of the…

Transportation July 29, 2021

I-75 lane closures at Barrett Parkway Sunday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in a press release that lane closures will take place starting Sunday night to work on an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project that includes…

Economy July 29, 2021

Rep. David Scott opens hearing on U.S. food supply chain

Rep. David Scott of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District and the chairperson of the House Agriculture Committee opened a hearing entitled “21st Century Food Systems: Controlled Environment Agriculture’s Role in Protecting…

Looking down a street at night in The Battery. Stores and apartments flank the street, which is filled with pedestrians.

Cobb County July 29, 2021

The Battery Atlanta announces upcoming events

The Battery Atlanta issued the following press release announcing an extensive schedule of upcoming events: ATLANTA (July 29, 2021) –The Battery Atlanta, Cobb County’s open-air lifestyle campus, will be bustling…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County July 29, 2021

Superior Court to upgrade property record software

At the request of Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor, Support Services Director Sharon Stanley, and Information Services Director Kimberly Lemley, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved replacement of the…

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw announces tax increase, millage rate hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced a tax increase of 7.27 percent for M&O (Maintenance and Operations) and 6.61 percent for bond debt service. State law requires three public hearings in…

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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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