Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Government & Politics, Local government October 13, 2026

Mableton council to consider first comprehensive plan

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the city’s first comprehensive plan at its Oct. 14 meeting. To download the agenda, and the complete agenda…

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Opinion October 13, 2026

How Georgia Counts the Votes, and How It Checks Its Own Work

By Jackie Killings, President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 13, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Name That Elected Official – Part 1

The theme of our quiz each Tuesday will be on Cobb Civics, and this particular one is “Name That Elected Official – Part 1” The Cobb County Courier Quiz is…

Ribbon-cutting at Riverlands Showcase Trail at Riverview Park

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 13, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for new trail section at Smyrna’s Riverview Park

Photo: provided by Sarah Douglas By Mark Woolsey The Trust For Public Land, Cobb County and Smyrna city officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new half-mile section of the…

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety October 13, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Fatal Six Flags Roller Coaster Fall

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County officials and social media posters are expressing shock and sorrow-and are wondering what led up to the death of a man who flew off Six…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 13, 2026

Early voting begins in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off in Cobb County and across Georgia leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm election. Voters will be deciding among a broad slate…

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News, Weather October 13, 2026

Dense Fog Could Affect Cobb County Drivers Tuesday Morning

Patchy dense fog could make driving hazardous across portions of north Georgia, including Cobb County, on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

IEA urges faster diesel stock releases amid supply strains

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) newsletter “Energy Mix,” the IEA is urging member governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases and prioritize diesel as disruptions through the Strait…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 12, 2026

Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 2 of a series)

It isn’t unique to Cobb County, but many roads change their names after crossing certain other intersections, sometimes multiple times (I can think of one continues road that has four…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 12, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall to $3.81 a gallon, AAA reports

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.81 a gallon, down 5 cents from a week earlier, according to AAA. The statewide average was 17 cents lower than a…

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International October 13, 2026