Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Janet Memark speaks at Healthy Start meeting used in article about COVID cases in Cobb

Health Care August 10, 2021

Memark on COVID-19 crisis in Cobb County: “I’m tired and I can’t believe we are here again.”

Dr. Janet Memark, District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health once again painted a grim picture of the COVID-19 crisis in Cobb County in a county-produced video. While…

Cobb County August 10, 2021

Welcome to South Cobb festival October 9

A Welcome to South Cobb festival will be held on October 9, 2021 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverview Landing, 6255 Riverview Road, Mableton, GA 30126 (City of Smyrna)….

Map centered on Chastain Meadows Parkway running north to south, south of Chastain Road.

Cobb County August 9, 2021

Bells Ferry Civic Association voices opposition to Chastain Road rezoning for distribution center parking lot

The Bells Ferry Civic Association issued a press release with a demand that a rezoning petition for a parking lot be withdrawn and combined with a hearing on a large…

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…

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Health Care February 7, 2025

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

by Alexandra M. Lord, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery…

Critical Thinking February 7, 2025

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