Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weekend Quiz August 23, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways

It seems like road work and lane closures never cease in Cobb County. But how much do you know about Cobb’s transportation infrastructure and roadways? Take the 10-question quiz below…

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Lane closures and road work August 23, 2025

I-20/I-285 road work begins August 25, directly affecting Mableton and southwest Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) issued the following advisory about extensive upcoming road work affecting the portions of I-20 and I-285 area in Mableton and in southwest Atlanta. The…

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Town Center August 22, 2025

Town Center Community Opens Nominations For 2025 Townie Awards

The Town Center Community issued the following call for nominations: The annual awards honor community members for their local impact Town Center Community today announced nominations are open for the…

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Cobb County August 22, 2025

Cobb Police arrest a suspect in the beating of a man in East Cobb on Wednesday.

Cobb Police arrested a suspect in the beating of an elderly man in East Cobb on Wednesday. A spokesman says officers responded to the report of someone possibly hit by…

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Weather August 22, 2025

Flash flooding possible in Georgia Friday as the scattered storms continue

Scattered thunderstorms and potential flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, with a Flood Watch in effect for parts of the region. The…

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Traffic incidents August 22, 2025

A two-vehicle collision in West Cobb left one person dead and another injured

By Mark Woolsey A two-vehicle collision in West Cobb left one person dead and another hurt. Police say a 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by 21-year-old Kristen Royster of Powder Springs…

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Crime & Public Safety August 21, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s Office praised two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is praising two members of their Public Safety Cadet force for “swift and selfless “ action in the wake of a serious…

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Weather August 21, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue through the weekend

Scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening could bring strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and isolated flash flooding, with additional storms expected through the weekend. The…

From the Editor August 21, 2025

The Courier will livestream the public comments at today’s Cobb school board meetings

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier will live-stream the public comments at the Cobb school board work session and the regular meeting. As Editor and Publisher of the…

Weather August 20, 2025

Scattered storms to continue in Georgia Wednesday, with heavy rainfall in some areas

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

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