Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Health & Wellness January 17, 2026

Ice-Proof Your Walk: Practical Tips for Cold Weather from a Wellstar Physician

Wellstar Health System submitted the following winter safety tips from a Wellstar physician: When winter storms hit, icy sidewalks and driveways become hidden hazards. Experts urge simple steps to prevent…

South Cobb Lions Club Members at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl event

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 17, 2026

Lions Club at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Lions Club participation at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: The Lions Club organization is a longtime partner in the…

Icons for Food Safety and Product Recall

Food Safety, Health & Wellness January 17, 2026

13,720 Pounds of Grilled Chicken from Georgia Food Processor Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a food processing firm based in Norcross, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S….

News, Weather January 17, 2026

Snow, Wintry Mix Forecast for Parts of Georgia This Weekend

Snow and a wintry mix could bring light accumulations to far north Georgia this morning, while a larger storm system late tonight into Sunday morning could impact parts of central…

History January 16, 2026

How Veterans Memorial Highway got its start

[This article is part of an ongoing project of resurrecting evergreen articles from the Cobb County Courier’s stacks, and expanding them with newly discovered information] By Larry Felton Johnson A…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather January 16, 2026

Increased Fire Risk Across Central Georgia; Snow possible in the North Georgia

Increased fire danger is expected across central and parts of north Georgia today, with light snow possible in the far northern mountains tonight. Another storm system could bring wintry precipitation…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Elections, Government & Politics January 15, 2026

Cobb’s early voting set for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene; over 20 candidates qualify

There are two developments in the March 10 election set to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The early voting schedule was set by the Cobb County Board of Elections…

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

Government & Politics, Local government January 15, 2026

Mableton Earns Silver-level Green Communities Certification for Environmental Leadership

According to a city news release, the City of Mableton has received Silver-level Green Communities certification from the Atlanta Regional Commission, recognizing its strides toward sustainability and more efficient municipal…

News, Transportation January 15, 2026

Cobb County Awarded $8.45M Federal Grant to Improve Safety on High-Risk Roads

Cobb County announced in a news release on its website that it will receive $8.45 million in federal funding to enhance roadway safety along several high-risk corridors. The funding comes…

A batter at the plate in a KSU baseball game

college baseball, Sports January 15, 2026

Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

[This article by Dave Shelles with photo by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] When Owls shortstop Shamaar McDuffie laces up his spikes…

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