Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 31, 2026

Georgia gas prices fall three cents after weeks of increases

Georgia gas prices have reversed course after weeks of increases, with the statewide average falling to $3.78 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average price is down 3 cents…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 31, 2026

Think you know how Georgia votes? Take the quiz

Elections are the way in which Georgians chose their leadership, indicate how they want their federal, state and local governments to be run, and to participate in the political life…

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Government & Politics August 31, 2026

Every Vote in Georgia Leaves a Paper Trail. Here’s How to Follow Yours.

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. Ask…

Libraries August 31, 2026

Wilderness Workshop and Mythology BINGO at the Mountain View Regional Library

TALES AND GAMES PRELUDE AND ANCHOR FALL AT MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View Regional Library has scheduled a couple of programs in preparation for the seasonal change in September, with the…

News, Weather August 31, 2026

Cobb County Weather: Hazardous Heat, Storm Chances Continue

Hazardous weather is expected across north and central Georgia Monday, with isolated thunderstorms possible in east-central and far northeast Georgia while dangerous heat builds south of the I-85 corridor. Heat…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Superior Court Works

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. In Georgia, the Superior Court is…

Cobb County Explained August 30, 2026

Cobb County Superior 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…

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Community Life, Libraries August 30, 2026

Switzer Library presents Riparian Hardwood Plants and Habitat

By Kelly Johnson SWITZER EVENTS TRANSITION NATURALLY FOR FALL Weathering August’s blazing temps with a host of events, Switzer Library continues a robust schedule for September, with a few events…

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Courier Policies August 30, 2026

How, when, and why the Cobb County Courier uses artificial intelligence

By Larry Felton Johnson Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a very controversial topic. On some of our articles we make use of AI. This use is carefully limited and driven…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents August 30, 2026

Driver seriously injured in I-75 crash near Shiloh Road in Cobb County

A driver was seriously injured early Saturday after a pickup truck hauling a car trailer left I-75 and struck several trees near Shiloh Road, Cobb County police said. The crash…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 31, 2026