Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Festivals September 29, 2025

Truck-A-Palooza coming to Town Center Mall in Kennesaw next Saturday, October 4

The popular Truck-A-Palooza, which allows the whole family to unleash their inner child, returns this coming Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Center Mall…

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Fuel Cost September 29, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices fall with the onset of cooler weather

Over the past week, the average gasoline price in Georgia declined with the onset of cooler weather. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped 3 cents over…

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Weather September 29, 2025

Isolated showers and thunderstorms expected across parts of Georgia Monday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected across parts of Georgia today and into the evening, with minimal risk of severe weather through the week. The National Weather Service issued a…

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Food Safety September 28, 2025

Recall of Hillshire Brands corn dogs due to wood embedded in batter

[Editor’s note: as a result of the recent outbreak of listeria-contaminated product and the consequent rash of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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new business September 28, 2025

20 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 26

Here are the 20 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 26, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Atlanta Latino Lions group cleanup photo

Community Life September 28, 2025

Latino Lions clean up adopted stretch of Windy Hill Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs sent the following report with photos about the Atlanta Latino Lions Club’s litter cleanup of a two-mile stretch of Windy Hill Road the organization adopted:…

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Cobb County September 27, 2025

Second homicide at same Cobb Cumberland-area motel within a week

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police have made arrests in two high-profile homicides at the same Cumberland-area hotel this week. In the most recent instance, officers were called to the…

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Lane closures and road work September 27, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Weekend Quiz September 27, 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…

Weather September 27, 2025

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through metro Atlanta Saturday

North and central Georgia may experience dense fog early this morning and strong thunderstorms later today, with risks of gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rain—especially in the eastern part of…

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Aging October 20, 2025

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