Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government March 19, 2026

Two Opportunities Remaining for the Public to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

There are two remaining public meetings for Marietta residents to view the city’s 2028 SPLOST projects. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…

News, Transportation March 19, 2026

GDOT, Marietta plan public meeting on North Marietta Parkway improvements

According to an announcement on the city’s website, the City of Marietta and the Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a location and design public information open house April 1…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Opinion March 19, 2026

Can Human Writers Compete with Humans Using A.I. To Churn Out Material?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the biggest challenges A.I. faces is dominating human-based writing. Artificial Intelligence creators have sunk plenty into this conquest….

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do March 19, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday March 20 to Sunday, March 22

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Friday, March 20, 2026 Mother Son…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life March 19, 2026

Marietta History Center to offer spring walking tours at city cemetery

The Marietta History Center announced on the City of Marietta website that they will offer two guided walking tours this spring at the historic Marietta City Cemetery, highlighting the lives…

News, Weather March 19, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Frost Advisory Early Thursday Morning

A Frost Advisory remains in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Thursday across parts of Georgia, with temperatures as low as 33 degrees expected to produce frost that…

An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing March 18, 2026

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association to Host Annual Renters’ Rights Summit

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association submitted the following announcement: The We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association is proud to announce its Annual Renters’ Rights Summit, taking place on Sunday,…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections March 18, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion March 18, 2026

Making Georgia Affordable, Safe, and Strong for Every Family

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

A stage scene from the Atlanta Ballet's Great Gatsby, with people in 1920s party dress lined up onstage

Arts & Culture, Dance March 18, 2026

Atlanta Ballet Announces Upcoming Season with New Swan Lake, The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker, Two World Premieres

Image above: The Great Gatsby, provided by the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following announcement about its upcoming season: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin has announced Atlanta…

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Health & Wellness March 19, 2026

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care…

Transportation March 19, 2026

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives in a surprise move passed a…

International March 19, 2026

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across…

Science & Technology March 19, 2026

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

by David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Four minutes is too long.” That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me…