Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News, Weather May 3, 2026

High Fire Danger Expected Across North and Parts of Central Georgia Sunday

High fire danger conditions are expected Sunday afternoon into the evening across north and portions of central Georgia, where low humidity and dry fuels could increase the risk of outdoor…

History May 2, 2026

A grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

[We occasionally update and republish our evergreen history articles. This article first appeared in the Courier in November 23, 2023 In the original version of the article we stated we…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 2, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

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Education, News May 2, 2026

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School Acquires Smyrna Property to Expand Campus and Support Future Growth

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School distributed the following announcement about its aquisition of property at Daniel Street and Cooper Lake Road: St. Benedict’s Episcopal School has acquired property at the corner…

Transportation & Development May 2, 2026

MARTA adds Breeze cards to Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet

MARTA customers can now add Breeze cards to Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet, giving riders a new way to pay fares, load value and view trip history from Android devices….

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Business & Economy, Local Business May 2, 2026

New business licenses for the week ending May 1 span services, construction, and personal care

Cobb County’s latest round of business licenses reflects a steady mix of service-oriented startups, contractors, and small-scale personal care operations. Health services, consulting, and home improvement businesses continue to dominate…

Weekend Quiz May 2, 2026

Cobb Courier Saturday Quiz: How much do you know about Kennesaw?

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation May 2, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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News, Weather May 2, 2026

Drought easing, but Cobb UGA Extension agent warns mature trees are dying

By Mark Woolsey Horticultural experts say with a welcome and at least temporary reprieve from the drought underway, they have their fingers crossed. This week could see rainfall to the…

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Community Life, Libraries May 2, 2026

Switzer Library schedule for May includes history, reading events

SWITZER LIBRARY RAMPS UP TO SUMMER With summer’s official start roughly a month and a half out, Charles D. Switzer Library preludes the season with its Georgia Room presenting What’ll…

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Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among…