Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Mable Family Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

History July 21, 2026

The cemetery of the family who gave Mableton its name

[This is an evergreen article we periodically edit and expand when new information is uncovered, and which we republish] The Mable family cemetery would probably be among the dozens of…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 21, 2026

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

By Larry Felton Johnson We all die sooner or later, and while we hope it’s later rather than sooner, most of us will be interred in cemeteries. Cemeteries aren’t only…

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

Crime & Public Safety July 21, 2026

Pedestrian Hit by Car, Seriously Injured in Mableton on Riverside Parkway

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a pedestrian in South Cobb was seriously injured in a crash Saturday night. Officers say it happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Riverside Parkway …

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

History July 20, 2026

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…

News, Weather July 20, 2026

Heat and Afternoon Storms Highlight Georgia Weather Outlook

Scattered Thunderstorms, Triple-Digit Heat Index Values Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Week Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms and dangerous heat through…

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Acworth July 19, 2026

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] By Larry…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 19, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

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Health & Wellness July 21, 2026

A Deloitte-Run System Denied Medicaid Benefits for Michigan’s Disabled. Now Trump’s Law Piles On.

This article by Rachana Pradhan, Samantha Liss, and Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 21, 2026 Marie Noon takes eight medications a day. One…

Environment July 21, 2026

The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.

by Alex Brown, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where…

Economy July 21, 2026

Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on several Canadian…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump used a nationally televised address on July 16, 2026, to…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

by Adam Stanaland, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary…