Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weekend Quiz October 26, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

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

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new business October 26, 2025

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Weather October 26, 2025

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, with gusty winds possible in isolated areas. While no organized severe weather is…

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Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

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Food Safety October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

Weekend Quiz October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

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

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Lane closures and road work October 25, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Libraries October 25, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

The South Cobb Regional Library continues to serve the Mableton community this November, with its staple of family-centered, community outreach, and food & health programs. However, there are a handful…

Food Safety October 25, 2025

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths due to listeria in a food product, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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Smyrna October 25, 2025

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna early Friday. The agency says a Smyrna officer spotted a stolen U-Haul…

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