Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Smyrna police headquarters in article about methamphetamine bust

Smyrna August 25, 2020

GBI investigates Smyrna officer shooting at reportedly stolen U-Haul

The Smyrna Police Department requested that the Georgia Bureau investigate an incident on Jonquil Road at Spring Road in which a Smyrna officer shot at at the occupants of an…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta August 25, 2020

Glover Park Concert Series cancelled

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the annual Glover Park Concert Series has been cancelled this year due to the spread of COVID-19. Here is the complete…

Guest Opinion August 25, 2020

As schools open, children’s mental health remains a priority

[This is a guest opinion by Melanie Dallas, LPC, the interim CEO of the Cobb County Community Services Board] By Melanie Dallas, LPC If last spring students were enthusiastic about…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care August 24, 2020

Pop-up COVID-19 tests for Cobb and Douglas counties

Cobb & Douglas Public Health released the schedule for free pop-up COVID-19 tests for the coming week. Here is the text of their announcement: NEW Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing for Week…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy August 24, 2020

Tropical storm Laura may drive Georgia gas prices upward

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, the spokeswoman from AAA – The Auto Club Group, tropical storm Laura may damage Gulf oil capacity and drive Georgia gasoline prices…

Health Care August 24, 2020

Wellstar pediatrician warns against skipping immunizations for children

Dr. Andrew Doyle, a pediatrician with Wellstar Health System, warned that a dangerous drop in childhood immunizations is taking place nationwide, and if it continues as the schools reopen for…

Marietta August 24, 2020

Serious injury crash on Whitlock Ave in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle serious injury crash…

Campbell High School stadium in article about Newnan game

Sports August 22, 2020

Campbell Spartans sports charges on in unprecedented times

By Natalie Brevick and Sudha Gururaj Due to the novel coronavirus, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has made some crucial changes this fall’s high school sports seasons. GHSA, which…

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Results from the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb Coronavirus Needs Survey

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County submitted the following informational article: The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County which is a nonprofit advocacy organization for older residents conducted a…

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

Cobb County August 20, 2020

Cobb DA Joyette Holmes issues statement on Kevil Wingo’s death at the Cobb jail

Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes issued a statement on the death of Kevil Wingo while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Wingo died in custody in…

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National February 6, 2025

Trump’s opening tariff salvo will hurt US consumers − following through on Canada, Mexico threats will increase the price pain

by Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If U.S. voters reelected Donald Trump hoping for relief from higher prices, his…

Immigration February 6, 2025

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