Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation & Development May 16, 2025

Lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton Friday night

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Key points in this article: The City of Mableton must make a decision on whether to continue the Six Flags Special Services District, which has been managed by the county…

Business & Economy May 16, 2025

Australia First International F-35 Partner to Link Simulators via Global Training Network

According to a Lockheed Martin press release, the Australian Department of Defence, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, has successfully linked F-35 simulators at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases Williamtown…

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at lectern during her second swearing-in ceremony

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

BOC Chairwoman Cupid delivers upbeat “State of the County” address

PHOTO ABOVE: Chairwoman Cupid at her second swearing-in ceremony (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey While acknowledging challenges, Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid delivered an upbeat report…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather & Environment May 16, 2025

Another line of storms will move into Georgia from the north Friday evening

Thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected to move into far north Georgia late Friday night, with additional rounds of storm activity possible through midweek. The National Weather…

Transportation & Development May 15, 2025

CobbLinc transit scaling back its reach

By Mark Woolsey The CobbLinc Transit Service is scaling back its reach. Cobb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to eliminate several routes, while striking an agreement with a sister agency that’s…

A silhouette of an American football runner

Sports May 15, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons Need To Go Prime Time More Often Next Season

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The good news for Atlanta Falcons fans is they get a much hyped-game next season. The bad news is that…

Valerie Ruiz onstage holding up an award certificate

Education May 15, 2025

Kennesaw State student wins marketing competition at international conference

[This article by Paul Floeckher, with photos by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University sophomore Valeria Ruiz takes a unique…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety May 15, 2025

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Windy Hill Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Windy Hill Road near Olive…

Literature and World languages double major Lily Gauntt and nursing major Elizabeth "Liz" Williams

Education May 14, 2025

Two Walton High grads serving as GC&SU valedictorians

Photos above (L-R) Lily Gauntt and Elizabeth Williams. Photos courtesy of Georgia College & State University Georgia College & State University distributed the following announcement that two Walton High School…

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