Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A drawing of a storm cloud with large snow crystals underneath and a red alert triangle with an exclamation mark beside it

News, Weather January 23, 2026

Cobb governments and business prepare for expected winter storm

By Mark Woolsey The incoming winter storm is forcing local governments and businesses to take action. As of early Friday, the National Weather Service was forecasting a possible inch of…

News, Weather January 23, 2026

Winter storm watch in effect across much of Georgia, Saturday through Monday morning

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning across much of Georgia, with the potential for significant ice accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. The National…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Photo: Derek Dooley, by John Tures By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When I told a local resident that I was going to see Derek Dooley,…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy, Local Business January 22, 2026

Mexico Becomes First Latin American Nation to Operate C-130J Super Hercules

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) has acquired its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate the advanced aircraft, Lockheed Martin…

A shot of the East West Connector looking eastward from Austell Road, all the traffic seems to be headed westward

Transportation & Development January 22, 2026

Cobb County Seeks Public Input on East‑West Connector Improvements Study

According to a news release from the transportation consulting firm HNTB, the Cobb County Department of Transportation invites residents to a Public Open House on Jan. 29 to gather community…

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

Community, Things to Do January 22, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday January 23 to Sunday, January 25

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25. Friday, January 23, 2026 Organize your pantry like…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Photo above: South Cobb High School, Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry King, Founder – STEM News Chronicle I offer these suggestions for parents in Mableton to become informed…

News, Transportation January 21, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 21

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Color drawing of a bottle of red wine with a nearly full wineglass alongside it

Opinion January 21, 2026

Dry January and second-hand drinking

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each New Year, millions of Americans participate in what has become known as Dry January – giving up alcohol (and hopefully other substances) during the first…

Group photo of MLK Day of Service volunteers at EpiCenter

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 21, 2026

Word of Faith Church MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Word Of Faith Church hosted their MLK Day Of Service litter cleanup: The Word Of Faith Church hosted…

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Education, News January 23, 2026

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