Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion April 11, 2026

District 44 Candidate Danielle Bell Puts Healthcare at Center of Race

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List

The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…

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

News, Transportation April 11, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 11, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….

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News, Weather April 11, 2026

Georgia Fire Risk Expected to Continue Into Sunday

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for portions of north and central Georgia through this evening, with dry vegetation and low humidity increasing the risk of fire spread. Outdoor…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Community Life April 10, 2026

Marietta Plans Yearlong Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026

The City of Marietta announced it will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong, citywide celebration featuring events, exhibits and community programming in partnership with local organizations….

Real Estate April 10, 2026

East Cobb Medical Center Sold for $32.5 Million to Atlanta Firm

By Mark Woolsey An Atlanta-based privately held real estate investment and development firm has spent $32.5 million to acquire an East Cobb medical office building. Stonemont Financial specializes in healthcare…

Keep Cobb Beautiful table at the Cobb Sustainability Expo with two women at the table and a man with a KCB bag at the front

Environment, Weather & Environment April 10, 2026

Cobb County Sustainability Expo Highlights Recycling and Green Innovation

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the third annual Cobb County Sustainability Expo: The 3rd Annual Cobb County Sustainability Expo was jam-packed with environmental innovation,…

News, Weather April 10, 2026

High Fire Risk Continues Across North Georgia Amid Dry Conditions

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for north Georgia through this evening as dry vegetation and low humidity increase the risk of wildfire spread. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for…

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Community, Things to Do April 9, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday April 10 to Sunday, April 12

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, April 10, 2026 to Sunday, April 12, 2026. Friday, April 10 Typewriter Tom &…

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Opinion April 11, 2026