Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime & Public Safety May 19, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Marietta woman found safe near Cumberland Mall

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following update announcing that fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Jones, who was missing, was located and is safe: May 18, 2025 Update: LOCATED…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness May 19, 2025

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb to host “Taking care of your own health”

Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County distributed the following announcement: PATIENT ADVOCACY:Taking Care of Your Own Health Learn about patients’ rights and managing one’s own health care. Is your doctor…

Children holding up donation flour baskets at assisted living facility

Community Life May 19, 2025

South Cobb Lions Visit Assisted Living Facility For Mother’s Day

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a Mother’s Day-themed event at an assisted living center spearheaded by a member of the South Cobb Lions…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Business & Economy May 19, 2025

Georgia gas prices rise as crude oil costs and demand climb

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather & Environment May 19, 2025

Georgia faces possible stormy weather Monday to Wednesday

The National Weather Service is forecasting a potentially active weather pattern early in the week. On Monday and Tuesday, there are chances for severe thunderstorms mainly across north Georgia. The…

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Business & Economy May 18, 2025

59 new businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Here are the 59 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 16, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather & Environment May 18, 2025

Storm cluster targets north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Sunday, May 18. It warns of dense morning fog and potentially severe thunderstorms today,…

Arts & Culture May 17, 2025

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson On Saturday, May 10, I had the good fortune to be in the audience of the Naach Dance…

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

Transportation & Development May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-20 and I-285 beginning Wednesday May 21 to install a Smart Work Zone system. According to the press release, “Smart Work…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia for Saturday, May 17. It warns of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the region today and into the…

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Cobb County June 14, 2025

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