Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion June 19, 2025

What Dark Money Is, And Why It Might Be A Problem For You

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis was once quoted as saying in Harper’s Weekly in 1913….

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Weather June 19, 2025

Strong storms to move into Georgia late morning through early afternoon Thursday

A line of strong storms is forecast to move into north Georgia late this morning through early afternoon, with the potential for some becoming severe and bringing damaging wind gusts….

Public Transit June 18, 2025

Changes to CobbLinc on the I-75 North corridor began this week

On Monday, June 16, CobbLinc and ATL Xpress consolidated five current routes into a single, modified Route 484. The new route operates from two park-and-ride locations: Hickory Grove and Town…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy June 18, 2025

Synthetic fuel approved for Lockheed Martin’s C-130 and F-16

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has expanded the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuel (SATF) across its military aircraft fleet, with…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Weather June 18, 2025

Storms in Georgia expected to continue Wednesday afternoon; possible flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the potential for localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

Utilities June 18, 2025

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

It appears likely that a runoff will take place in the Democratic primary for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) if the unofficial results hold. As of…

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Food Safety June 18, 2025

FreshRealm chicken products shipped to Kroger and Walmart recalled after three reported listeria-related deaths

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) into a listeria outbreak that caused three deaths has prompted a voluntary recall of chicken Alfredo…

Meals served by Kappa Alpha Psi at the Community Spot in Mableton

Mableton June 17, 2025

Kappa Alpha Psi distributes food for homeless people

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity’s project to provide meals for homeless people: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity along with…

Weather June 17, 2025

Afternoon thunderstorms in metro Atlanta expected to continue

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding possible. Daily storm chances will persist through the week,…

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