Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Opinion March 6, 2025

How A Big Trade War Helped Trigger The Great Depression

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As I was teaching my international political economy class Tuesday, 3/4/25, we covered tariffs and trade wars. Such events played…

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Mableton March 6, 2025

Cobb County’s handling of Mableton zoning is officially at an end

Cobb County announced on its website that zoning within the city limits of Mableton was officially turned over to the city on March 3. Here is the announcement: Starting March…

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Cumberland March 6, 2025

Battery Atlanta to undergo changes to prepare for MLB All-Star Game

Battery Atlanta announced a series of property enhancements in a press release. The purpose of the modifications is to prepare for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game this July….

Mableton District 1 Councilman Ron Davis, Mableton District 2 Councilwoman Dami Oladapo, Mableton District 3 Councilwoman Keisha Jeffcoat, Mayor Michael Owens, Mableton District 4 Councilwoman Patricia Auch, Mableton District 5 Councilman T.J. Ferguson, Mableton District 6 Councilwoman Debora Herndon all seated in a row at a table

Mableton March 6, 2025

Mableton mayor joins Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens, fourth from left, at Mableton City Council meeting (photo: Larry Johnson/Cobb Courier) Mableton Mayor Michael Owens has joined the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The…

Weather March 6, 2025

Freeze warning, frost advisory issued for Cobb and other metro Atlanta counties

A freeze warning, along with a frost advisory, was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Thursday, March 6. The freeze warning is in effect until…

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Politics March 6, 2025

Rep. McBath explores run for Georgia governor

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, whose congressional district includes portions of Cobb County, has filed paperwork to explore a potential race for Georgia governor. According to the…

Business March 5, 2025

Marietta businessman and former council member, launches charter boat service

By Mark Woolsey A Marietta businessman and former city council member is taking his love of the water-to the water. Reginald Copeland is putting together a luxury charter boat service…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 5, 2025

Gianni & Mac’s – Spearheading New Growth on Church Street

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Walking into Gianni and Mac’s warm, rustic, relaxing environment, I felt an overwhelming sensation of comfort, as…

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Weather March 5, 2025

Wind advisory in effect for much of Georgia Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Wednesday March 5. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this…

East Cobb March 4, 2025

The Playroom East Cobb offers sensory-friendly play space

By Mark Woolsey From the time you walk into The Playroom in East Cobb, the differences between their space and a typical kids’ indoor playground are readily apparent. “I would…

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Opinion April 2, 2025