Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 2, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb’s Cumberland area? Take the quiz and find out!

The Cumberland area is arguably the most economically dynamic area of Cobb County, home to Truist Park, Cumberland Mall, and the Cobb Convention Center – Atlanta (formerly the Galleria Centre)….

Crime & Public Safety June 2, 2026

Cobb/Mableton police services agreement stalls over what court handles misdemeanor cases

By Larry Felton Johnson This is a breaking story, we will provide further information as it becomes available. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Mableton over…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 2, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We announce the quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter. If you like the newsletter based on the preview link…

Arts & Culture June 2, 2026

Gateway Marietta CID to Host Community Art Event Celebrating Soccer and World Cup Spirit

The Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District, in partnership with the City of Marietta, announced on the city’s website that it will host a community art event Thursday, June 4 that…

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Arts & Culture, Theatre June 2, 2026

Tom Rowland Named Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Information provided in a press release from the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority: The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced the promotion of longtime executive Tom Rowland to…

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Crime & Public Safety June 2, 2026

Man charged with concealing death at closed Cobb Kroger

By Mark Woolsey Charges have been filed in the case of a body found in a closed-down former supermarket in Southeast Cobb. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of…

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News, Weather June 2, 2026

Scattered Storms Expected Across Metro Atlanta Tuesday June 2

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia, including Cobb and the rest of metro Atlanta, this afternoon and tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways June 1, 2026

Marietta to celebrate groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

The City of Marietta announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Rottenwood Creek Trail this Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. near Alumni Drive and…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 1, 2026

How much do you know about Vinings? Take part 2 of the Vinings quiz and find out!

When I started preparing a quiz about Vinings, I discovered I had enough questions for more than one quiz. So here’s a second, bonus quiz about that community. If you…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 1, 2026

Statewide Gasoline Average Drops 14 Cents in Georgia

Georgia motorists are seeing lower prices at the pump as gasoline costs continue to decline ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group….

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 3, 2026