Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion June 7, 2024

Buckle Up, Atlanta And Georgia! How Both Deal With Dangerous, Drunk and Distracted Drivers

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College At the end of May, the site “WorkTruckOnline” posted warnings about which cities were the most dangerous for driving in…

Climate and Weather June 7, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for north GA for Sunday June 9 through Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia that begins Sunday, June 9, and lasts through Wednesday. It…

The Cobb Transit Advisory Board seated at a table

Cobb County June 6, 2024

Cobb Transit Advisory Board recommends BOC approval of putting MSPLOST on November’s ballot

Photo by Caleb Groves By Caleb Groves The Cobb County Transit Advisory Board adopted a resolution on Tuesday, June 5, 2024, to recommend that the Board of Commissioners place the…

Climate and Weather June 6, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for north and central Georgia continues Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, June 6. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms…

An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing June 6, 2024

Rent Control Community Forum in Marietta this Saturday, June 8

Renters rights advocate Monica DeLancy distributed the following press release about an event in Marietta this weekend: the Rent Control Community Forum: The Georgia for All Rent Stabilization Coalition, comprising…

An abstract image representing cyberthreats

Cobb County June 5, 2024

Cobb government participates in cyber threat exercises

Image generated by DALL-E from OpenAI Several Cobb County departments participated in a set of cybersecurity exercises organized by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)….

Mableton June 5, 2024

Cobb Senior Services and City of Mableton present Living Legends Brunch

All photos provided by Barry Krebs Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Living Legends brunch, sponsored by Cobb County Senior Services and the City of Mableton:…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Smyrna June 5, 2024

Dad’s Garage to present improv in Smyrna on June 28

The Smyrna Arts Council distributed the following news release about an upcoming one-night-only performance in Smyrna of the popular improv and original work theatre group Dad’s Garage. The Smyrna Arts…

Climate and Weather June 5, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for north & central Georgia Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region on Wednesday, June…

Gay pride flag with multicolored horizontal stripes

Opinion June 4, 2024

Georgia Can Take Some Pride In Being More Open To LGBTQ People

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Pride Month commences, Georgia was rated one of the most improved states for being welcoming to gay and transgender…

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Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

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