Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion April 4, 2024

The importance of residential substance use treatment

by Melanie Dallas, LPC Whenever I have the opportunity to go out and speak about Highland Rivers Behavioral Health services – to a community group, local elected officials, or community…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Land Use and Zoning April 4, 2024

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on rezoning request for property on Austell Road

At its meeting Tuesday, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed making a recommendation on a rezoning request for a property on Austell Road in the City of Mableton. It held…

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

Cobb County April 4, 2024

Woman seriously injured after crashing into church building on Austell Road

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Cobb County April 4, 2024

Wind advisory in effect for Cobb: gusts up to 35 mph

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia today, April 4. The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m….

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta April 3, 2024

Root House annual plant sale feature native Georgia and vintage plants

The historic William Root House will hold its popular annual plant sale on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature Georgia native and vintage plants…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Marietta April 3, 2024

Two new exhibits start April 6 at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host two new exhibits, and both start on April 6. The museum is located at 30 Atlanta Street SE Marietta, GA 30060. Initial…

Cobb County April 3, 2024

Cobb Planning Commission recommends approval for Benedict’s Episcopal School site plan expansion

by Caleb Groves April 2, 2024 The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended approving an addition to a Smryna school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. St. Benedict’s Episcopal School seeks to…

Climate and Weather April 3, 2024

Line of thunderstorms to continue across Cobb and region early morning, followed by clearing

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for the morning of Wednesday April 3. The line of…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta April 2, 2024

Suspect arrested in non-fatal shooting in Marietta

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Powder Springs April 2, 2024

Woman dies after crashing into telephone pole on Meadows Road