Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Smyrna November 1, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful upcoming events include Eco-Kids Festival

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Eco-Kids Festival: November 16 Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 am to noon to celebrate…

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Cumberland November 1, 2024

ArtsBridge Foundation hires program coordinator and development coordinator

Photo of Jessica Guthrie courtesy of the ArtsBridge Foundation The ArtsBridge Foundation distributed the following press release announcing the addition of Janay Jefferson and Jessica Guthrie to its leadership staff:…

Climate and Weather November 1, 2024

Patchy, dense fog possible in parts of Georgia until 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia on Friday, November 1. The outlook specifies east central Georgia, but the counties listed in the alert…

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Cobb County October 31, 2024

Fatal single-vehicle crash claims one life, another with injuries

[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…

south Cobb October 31, 2024

South Cobb Area Council names Citizens of the Year for Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has named its 2024 Citizens of the Year, recognizing three community advocates for their contributions to South Cobb’s districts. The recipients were Quintasha…

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Transportation October 31, 2024

GDOT posts metro Atlanta travel forecasts for Halloween

The Georgia Department of Transportation issued the following travel forecast and safety tips for Georgia traffic for the Halloween season: Halloween is just around the corner, bringing a large number…

Kennesaw October 31, 2024

Final performances of Opossum and the Season Stone at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about the final performances of Opossum and the Season Stone, a family-friendly show: Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites families and residents to attend…

Marietta October 31, 2024

Tree planting at Marietta’s Wildwood Park November 9

Do you want to get outdoor exercise, help beautify Marietta, and take practical steps toward healing the environment? Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to help plant trees…

A little girl is near a string bass, and is being given a demonstration of how it works by an adult

Music October 30, 2024

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Promotes Inclusion in the Concert Hall

All images provided by Georgia Symphony Orchestra The following news release was distributed by the Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra: MARIETTA, GA. (October 28, 2024) – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra opens…

Opinion October 30, 2024

After decades on the sidelines, now is the time for Cobb to embrace transit

By Donna Wong We live in a commuter region. We’ve grown accustomed to spending hours on the road each week traveling to work, appointments, even outings with friends. But for…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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