Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

Mableton resident promoted to Manager of GBI Trace Evidence section

Kimberly Jewett, a resident of Mableton, was promoted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Trace Evidence Section manager. She began her career in 2009 as a scientist in the Trace…

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Cobb County School District September 16, 2025

Some Cobb educators face disciplinary action over social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk

By Mark Woolsey An apparently small group of Cobb County educators faces disciplinary action after allegedly making inflammatory statements on social media regarding slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a…

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new business September 16, 2025

Only one new entry on last week’s new business listings for Cobb County

Only one new business was on the listing posted by Cobb County for the week ending Friday, September 12, 2025, the Georgia Transplant Foundation, a nonprofit. The listing was published…

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Weather September 16, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms expected in metro Atlanta & N. GA between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop in north Georgia today between noon and 9 p.m., with additional chances later in the week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth September 15, 2025

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Downtown Development Authority hosted its Meet the Merchants mixer event on September 11. Hosted in City Hall’s council chambers, the event aimed to assist local businesses…

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Elections September 15, 2025

Tate Fall leaving her post as Cobb elections director

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall will not be returning to her duties. Fall is currently on a leave of absence, and a news release dated Sept….

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Fuel Cost September 15, 2025

With cooler weather, GA gas prices drop two cents; EV charging rate remains steady

Cooler weather and lower demand are factors leading to a two-cent drop in Georgia gasoline prices over the past seven days. EV charging rates at public DC fast-charging stations held…

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Weekend Quiz September 14, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Transportation & Development September 14, 2025

Cobb County International Airport Celebrates 65 Years of Aviation and Economic Impact

According to a Cobb County news release, the Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field (KRYY) marked its 65th anniversary on September 4, 2025, celebrating decades of growth, innovation, and…

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Festivals September 14, 2025

Marietta Police Athletic League to hold 2nd annual Fall Festival

The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) announced on the City of Marietta website that it will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Festival – Family Fun House on Friday, September 26,…

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