Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 11, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

News, Weather June 11, 2026

Thunderstorm Chances Continue Across North and Central Georgia

Thunderstorm chances continue across North and Central Georgia today, with isolated to widely scattered storms expected this afternoon. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, the National Weather Service says…

News, Transportation June 11, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Thursday, June 11

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…

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

Community, Things to Do June 11, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday June 12 to Sunday, June 14

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber to Present KSU Economist Roger Tutterow at July Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series will continue July 13 with an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Roger Tutterow, by a well-known Georgia economist, who will offer business leaders…

History June 10, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Smyrna June 10, 2026

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an expansion and republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Community Life June 10, 2026

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Releases 2025 Annual Report

The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority distributed the following announcement of its annual report highlighting the events of the previous year: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, Cobb Energy Performing Arts…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety June 10, 2026

21 graduate from Sheriff’s Office training academy

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens had a no-nonsense message for 21 people graduating from the sheriff’s first-ever training academy class. His message: being first brings great responsibility. “You will define…

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Government & Politics, Local government June 11, 2026

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

by Rosemary Trout, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared…