Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026

Cobb County Magistrate Court: A Quiz

The Courier is developing a series called Cobb County Explained to help educate county residents about how important institutions here work. One of the entries for the county’s court system…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 2, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What does Cobb’s Magistrate Court do?

You might have watched a police show on television, where an officer calls in a request to a judge for a search warrant. If this call were from a police…

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News, Weather August 2, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of Georgia Today

Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across parts of north and central Georgia today, with the greatest risk south and east of the Interstate 85 corridor. The National Weather Service…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Community Life, Libraries August 2, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library features the AARP Smart Driver Course

By Kelly Johnson On Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at 9:30 AM, North Cobb Regional Library will host the American Association of Retired Persons and its AARP Smart Driver Course. While…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 1, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 1 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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Business & Economy, Local Business August 1, 2026

Cobb County Issues 39 New Business Licenses During Latest Reporting Period

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between July 26 and Aug. 2, 2026, reflecting continued growth across retail, food service, professional services, construction and health care. The latest filings…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation August 1, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

Community Life, Museums August 1, 2026

Marietta History Center Rummage and Book Sale Returns Aug. 13-15 with Books, Vintage Finds and More

Bargain hunters and history supporters alike will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of discounted items when the Marietta History Center hosts its annual Rummage and Book Sale from Aug….

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Crime & Public Safety August 1, 2026

Scammers Pose as Cobb County Law Enforcement, Officials Warn

Law enforcement impersonation scam targets families of jail detainees By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and commissioner Monique Sheffield (in her monthly newsletter) are urging residents to be alert…

News, Weather August 1, 2026

Multiple Rounds of Storms Expected Across North and Central Georgia

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today through the upcoming week, with the National Weather Service warning that a few storms could become…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026