Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 1, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

News, Transportation July 1, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 1

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Crime & Public Safety July 1, 2026

Federal Drug Trafficking Case Leading to Guilty Plea Includes Cobb County Cocaine Seizure

By Mark Woolsey A Mexican national and reputed high-level drug trafficker has pleaded guilty on charges he orchestrated the importing of large quantities of cocaine from Mexico to metro Atlanta-with…

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Government & Politics, Local government July 1, 2026

Mableton Receives $250,000 HUD Grant to Revitalize Blighted Properties

By Mark Woolsey The City of Mableton Is getting a leg up in its fight to combat blighted properties and revitalize neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has…

News, Weather July 1, 2026

Another Georgia Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday July 1 as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat and storm threats will affect large portions of north and central Georgia today, with a Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT for parts of north…

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Opinion June 30, 2026

Who Wins The World Cup Of Civics Education?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In the World Cup of soccer, teams from different countries are vying to win the FIFA trophy for being the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 30, 2026

How much do you know about the performing arts scene in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson There are many venues to see live performances in Cobb County, and wherever you live in the county you are almost certain to be reasonably near…

News, Weather June 30, 2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of Extreme Heat Across Georgia

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday for portions of west and central Georgia as dangerous heat pushes heat index values into the mid…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 29, 2026

Here’s Part 1 of a new series of quizzes about the City of Kennesaw

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? Take the quiz below and find out! The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community June 29, 2026

We Thrive On Riverside Volunteers Clean Litter From Blair’s Bridge Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the We Thrive On Riverside litter cleanup: We Thrive On Riverside had a great turnout at their litter cleanup…

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Health & Wellness July 1, 2026