Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather April 12, 2025

Patchy frost possible across north Georgia Saturday evening

If you have to drive in the northern part of the state on Saturday evening, April 12, exercise caution for slick spots in the road. Frost is possible across the…

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

Mableton April 11, 2025

Mableton City Council and Cobb BOC to meet Monday to discuss Intergovernmental Agreements

The Mableton City Council and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet together on Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta,…

Mableton April 11, 2025

Mayor Owens: No Millage Rate for Mableton in 2025

According to a press release from the office of Mayor Michael Owens, the City of Mableton will not adopt a millage rate for 2025. This marks the third consecutive year…

Drawings of fog, thunderstorm and an ice crystal

Weather April 11, 2025

Fog, thunderstorms and frost packed into one weather alert for north & central Georgia

By Larry Felton Johnson This morning, metro Atlanta and the surrounding region have several possible weather hazards to choose from, as the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook…

Weather April 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms this evening in north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday evening, April 10. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland April 10, 2025

The Battery Atlanta releases spring break schedule

The Battery Atlanta submitted the following schedule of its events for Spring Break Spring Break is fast approaching, and The Battery Atlanta is the ideal destination, hosting a slew of…

Religion April 10, 2025

Beacon of Light Church to hold Dress Down Easter Service in Austell’s Legion Park

The Beacon of Light Christian Church submitted the following announcement about its Dress Down Easter Service: are you READY?! This is NOT your typical Easter Sunday! God is calling, and this…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta April 10, 2025

Marietta police make multiple arrests as investigation of Wednesday shooting continues

Cobb County authorities have arrested six individuals in connection with an ongoing shooting investigation, with all suspects now facing serious felony charges. The arrests followed an overnight effort by detectives…

Mableton April 10, 2025

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

[We’re reworking and republishing some of the articles published in the Cobb County Courier in its earlier years. This was originally published in 2017, which was the 50th anniversary of…

A quilt with an abstract pattern suggesting a vase of flowers

Mableton April 10, 2025

Mable House to host display by East Cobb Quilters Guild

Photo above: Quilt created by Laurie McLaughlin based on a pattern by Jenny Haynes East Cobb Quilters’ Guild distributed the following press release: East Cobb Quilters’ Guild has again partnered…

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