Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

From the Editor June 9, 2025

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The Cobb County Courier has always been about one thing: giving Cobb residents the news that matters most — honest, independent reporting on local government, courts, zoning, and the decisions…

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Transportation & Development June 9, 2025

Gasoline prices in Georgia show modest drop; EV charging rates show no change

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

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Parks in Cobb County June 9, 2025

Paces Mill Park reopens after $6.3 million renovation

After nine months and millions of dollars in construction work, the popular Paces Mill Park has reopened as part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s Palisades Unit. Residents, businesspeople…

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Weather June 9, 2025

The scattered thunderstorms, heavy winds in Georgia not expected to end soon

If the forecasts of the National Weather Service are on target, the heavy rain and strong winds we’ve been experiencing sporadically in Georgia will last at least through next weekend….

Weather June 8, 2025

Cluster of severe storms moved through metro Atlanta overnight

By Mark Woolsey A cluster of severe thunderstorms accompanied by high winds moved through Cobb County and Metro Atlanta late Saturday, leaving considerable damage behind. Cobb County DOT officials called…

Weather June 8, 2025

Isolated severe storms possible in Georgia today through Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms today and continued storm activity into the week….

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Weekend Quiz June 8, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?: Cobb Courier Sunday Quiz

Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers. Here on the main website, it will be a weekly quiz. Normally, it…

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New Business June 8, 2025

42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 6

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 6, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Railroads June 8, 2025

1840: Report from Marietta on progress of Western & Atlantic Railroad

By Larry Felton Johnson The Western & Atlantic Railroad played a large role in the development of what became metro Atlanta. It was formed to build a state-owned railroad from…

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Powder Springs June 7, 2025

Independence Day in Powder Springs: music, food and a car show

The City of Powder Springs announced in a press release that it will hold its annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, offering a whole evening of entertainment,…

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Weather June 10, 2025