Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County May 7, 2024

Three injured, one seriously, when driver rear ends tow truck giving roadside assistance on I-75

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

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Elections May 7, 2024

Candidates for Cobb tax commissioner face off in forum

Candidates for Cobb County Tax Commissioner faced off, giving their takes on how to run and improve the office, during a forum at Grace City Church on May 2, 2024….

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Transportation May 7, 2024

Two Cobb DOT engineers make “100 most influential women in Georgia engineering” list

Karyn Matthews and Ligia Florim, engineers for Cobb DOT were on the list of “100 most influential women in Georgia engineering” compiled by Engineering Georgia magazine. “I always enjoyed math. …

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Opinion May 7, 2024

The Job Market Is Bright For 2024 Graduates, But Where Is It Brightest?

The News Is Good For Cobb County, But Not So Much For Other Georgia Cities By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When today’s high school freshmen…

Climate and Weather May 7, 2024

Another day of scattered storms in north Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on May 7. Widely scattered thunderstorms are possible across the…

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Transportation May 6, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices rise an average of seven cents per gallon

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose seven cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Now that the…

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Climate and Weather May 6, 2024

Weather alert for Cobb County: scattered thunderstorms remain possible today

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, May 6. Scattered thunderstorms remain possible today, with…

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Mableton May 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Psi event serves meals to families in need in Mableton

Barry Krebs provided the following report, along with photos, on an event organized by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s Smyrna chapter: The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpharetta-Smyrna came down to serve…

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Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

Climate and Weather May 5, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Sunday, May 5. The alert warns of fog in…

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Climate and Weather November 20, 2024

Double-digit temperature drop expected in Georgia as cold front moves in

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Patchy fog is expected on the morning of Wednesday, November…

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

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee…

Science and Technology November 19, 2024

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

by Mark Boslough, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for…

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