Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Business November 25, 2017

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson to speak at Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference

Marillyn Hewson, CEO of Lockheed Martin, will speak at the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. ET. Lockheed Martin is number four on…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna November 23, 2017

More on Smyrna’s proposed distracted driving ordinance

There has been a discussion on social media about the details of Smyrna’s proposed ordinance restricting the use of cell phones in vehicles. I requested a copy of the ordinance…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Cobb County Business November 18, 2017

Home Depot declares 89 cent third quarter cash dividend

On Nov. 16 The Home Depot, headquartered in Cobb County, announced an 89 cent third quarter cash dividend. According to a company press release, this is the 123rd consecutive quarter…

Elections November 8, 2017

Jaha Howard, Jen Jordan headed for runoff in Georgia Senate District 6

In a hotly contested race that saw more than $1 million raised between the candidates, Democrats Dr. Jaha Howard and Jen Jordan are headed for a runoff. With all precincts…

Elections November 5, 2017

Why are the polls for Georgia Senate District 6 open longer in Fulton County than in Cobb?

Questions have arisen on social media about the difference in polling location closing time between Cobb and Fulton counties for the election for Georgia Senate District 6, to be held Nov….

Cobb County Public Library September 15, 2017

Cobb County Public Library offers thousands of comic books and graphic novels online

Are you a fan of comic books? Come on now, you can admit it. Call them graphic novels if it makes you feel better. I, for one, have been reading…

Austell August 5, 2017

Riverside community highlights public safety with National Night Out

The Riverside community of Austell will be celebrating National Night Out next Tuesday August 8, from 5:30 – 8 p.m at the South Cobb Recreation Center, 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell, Georgia…

Lockheed July 15, 2017

Marietta Lockheed plant receives industrial security award

The Lockheed plant in Marietta received a 2017 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award. Thirty-six facilities received the award this year, out of a pool of approximately 13,000 eligible…

Sports July 15, 2017

KSU names Matt Griffin interim athletics director

Most of the information in this article is from a July, 14 press release from Kennesaw State University. Matt Griffin was appointed Kennesaw State University’s interim athletics director to fill the…

Michael Boyce at his swearing-in ceremony

Cobb County board of commissioners July 11, 2017

Boyce to host town halls on the tax increase

In addition to the officially required public hearings on the millage rate increase, Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Boyce will host a series of town hall meetings in…

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National March 11, 2025

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

by Charles Wise, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s first few weeks in office, a…

History March 11, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies…

Health Care March 11, 2025

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts…

Health Care March 11, 2025

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans don’t want to see Congress…

Health Care March 11, 2025

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson to speak at Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference

More on Smyrna’s proposed distracted driving ordinance

Home Depot declares 89 cent third quarter cash dividend

Jaha Howard, Jen Jordan headed for runoff in Georgia Senate District 6

Why are the polls for Georgia Senate District 6 open longer in Fulton County than in Cobb?

Cobb County Public Library offers thousands of comic books and graphic novels online

Riverside community highlights public safety with National Night Out

Marietta Lockheed plant receives industrial security award

KSU names Matt Griffin interim athletics director

Boyce to host town halls on the tax increase