Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County May 20, 2024

UPDATED:Intersection near East Cobb polling place now reopened

UPDATE: Cobb Elections Director Tate Fall announced on social media that the intersection is now fully open and the polling place open for voters. Repair crews are working into the…

Smyrna May 20, 2024

Smyrna Paralympian Matt Simpson Among USABA Sport Ambassadors Supported by Google

Photo of Matt Simpson courtesy of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes submitted the following press release about a partnership with Google Pixel. Smyrna’s…

Opinion May 20, 2024

Recognizing Mental Health Month by increasing access to mental healthcare

By Melanie Dallas, LPC May is Mental Health Month, an observance that obviously has special meaning for those of us in the mental health field. Indeed, at Highland Rivers Behavioral…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation May 20, 2024

In keeping with the national trend, Gas prices in Georgia dropped over the past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped three cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.38 for regular unleaded. “The drop in gas prices…

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Cobb County May 19, 2024

Maximum Impact Love holds Food Box Giveaway

Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the annual Maximum Impact Love Food Box Giveaway: Maximum Impact Love is a collaboration of churches from all around the Metro…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County May 19, 2024

Cobb Community Foundation launches “Activate Good” plan

The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following news release about the launch of its “Activate Good 5-year plan: The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) marked a significant milestone in its history…

Climate and Weather May 19, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected to continue in north Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, May 19, in the…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 18, 2024

32 new business licenses issued by Cobb County the week ending Friday May 17

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending May 17, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton May 18, 2024

Mableton council to discuss Planning Commission, zoning ordinance at next Wednesday meeting

At the Mableton City Council meeting this Wednesday, May 22, the council will have the first read of the zoning ordinance, which includes the city’s proposed Planning Commission. There will…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor May 18, 2024

Letter to the Editor: Mableton City Council, “show equal respect for each other”

This Letter to the Editor was originally written as a comment to the Mableton City Council and was submitted to the Courier for publication: My name is Graham Jagger and…

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