Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Business May 4, 2024

43 new business licensed issued in Cobb for the week ending May 3

Here are the 43 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday May 3, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Elections May 4, 2024

Candidates for Cobb BOC chair face off in forum

By Caleb Groves AUSTELL, Ga.– At Thursday’s Candidate Forum for the Chair of the Cobb County Commissioner, candidates discussed taxes and infrastructure on May 2, 2024. Incumbent Lisa Cupid, a…

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Climate and Weather May 4, 2024

Hazardous weather alert for Cobb: scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday, May 4, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. The hazards include scattered thunderstorms, possibly…

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Mableton May 4, 2024

Mableton City Council to take up Comprehensive Plan, changes to city staff pay plan, and extension of business license late fee

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. Before the meeting, there will be a…

KSU President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis.

Education May 3, 2024

Kennesaw State honors former administrator Harris Travis with new exhibit

Photo above: President Kathy Schwaig and Georgia Travis at the event honoring the late Rev. Harris Travis. [This article by Amanda Cook, with photos by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on…

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Marietta May 3, 2024

Public meeting about Marietta’s proposed East Dixie Avenue multi-use trail

The City of Marietta will submit a second-round application to the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of Marietta’s grant application…

Kennesaw May 3, 2024

Smith-Gilbert Gardens hosts Pollinator Palooza to start “A Garden with Wings”

Pollinators are a critical element of the environment. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They are essential for reproducing over 85…

Cobb County May 3, 2024

Cobb Collaborative presents Storytime Basics at Lewis Ray Library

The Cobb County Public Library announced that beginning May 6, 2024, the Cobb Collaborative will take over the Monday morning Storytime at the Lewis A. Ray Library to present five…

Climate and Weather May 3, 2024

Storms expected to enter Cobb County and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today,…

Cartoon of a campus administrators saying "I need a militarized response to the protests. What's the worst that could happen" and a sign stating "Kent State"

Opinion May 2, 2024

Political cartoonist Clay Jones on militarization of campuses

Political cartoon by Clay Jones

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Climate and Weather November 20, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny here in Cobb County on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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…

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