Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Elections October 10, 2025

Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

This Monday, October 13, the Cobb Democracy Center will host a forum for candidates for the state Senate District 35 seat vacated by Sen. Jason Esteves for his run for…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 10, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in one of two bomb threats

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say two bomb threats in two weeks produced one arrest, and prompted a warning about making phony crime reports. Authorities say the first instance was…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Things to Do October 10, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 10 to Sun Oct 12

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, 2025. Friday October 10 Spooky Scavenger Hunt Spooky Scavenger…

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

Mableton October 10, 2025

Mableton to consider forming tax allocation districts (TADs)

At the Mableton City Council‘s October 6 work session, the city’s Economic Development Director Artie Jones made a presentation to the council on how the city could utilize a Tax…

Festivals October 10, 2025

Chalktoberfest- Where Art, Asphalt, and Ale Collide in Marietta

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Each October, as leaves crunch underfoot and…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

Weather October 10, 2025

Dry spell in coming week might worsen drought in metro Atlanta region

North and central Georgia are not expected to face any hazardous weather through tonight, but a prolonged dry spell and rising temperatures may worsen drought conditions in the coming week….

Cobb County October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Photo above courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s current interim police chief has been named as the sole finalist to hold the job permanently….

Crowd at Lighthouse Foundation fundraiser

Civic Organizations October 10, 2025

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation “Evening in the End Zone”

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s “Evening in the End Zone” fundraiser: The Evening in The End Zone is…

Chattahoochee RiverLands October 9, 2025

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

[Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first time we ran an…

Smyrna October 9, 2025

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release about its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with The Vineyard Wine Market, will…

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