Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Group photo at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 13, 2026

Cobb County groups and volunteers honored at Keep Cobb Beautiful awards

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards ceremony: After the conclusion of the Cobb County Sustainability Expo, SustainabilityDirector Kimberly White, hosted…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections April 12, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 12, 2026

Mix of independent and corporate firms in Cobb license data for the past week

Cobb County’s latest business license activity shows a continued mix of service providers, independent operators, and corporate-backed ventures. Many of the newly registered businesses are tied to residential services—cleaning, contracting,…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 12, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia continues for sixth consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. today for parts of far north Georgia and…

The steps and front entrance to the Cobb County State Court building

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts April 12, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is State Court in Cobb County, and how does it work?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you watch courtroom drama on…

Opinion April 11, 2026

District 44 Candidate Danielle Bell Puts Healthcare at Center of Race

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List

The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…

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

News, Transportation April 11, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 11, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….

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