Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Two Cobb mothers and Cobb student being escorted from school board meeting by police officer

Education, News September 21, 2026

The two parents suing Cobb schools and a Wheeler High student were removed from board meeting

Photo above: the removal of two Cobb mothers and a Wheeler High student from the school board meeting room By Rebecca Gaunt Wheeler High School student Joel Beker and Cobb…

Community Life September 21, 2026

North Georgia State Fair to present “Fair Nights under Stars and Stripes”

By Mark Woolsey Interested in experiencing “Fair Nights under Stars and Stripes?” That’s the theme for the 94thrd edition of the Superior Plumbing Presents the North Georgia State Fair, which…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 21, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise 8 Cents in One Week

Georgia gas prices remain above $4 a gallon, leaving drivers paying substantially more at the pump than they did a year ago as elevated crude oil prices continue to put…

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News, Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb County Faces Thunderstorm Risk Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Scattered afternoon…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 20, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Can You Guess the Employer?

How well do you know the companies and organizations that help power Cobb County’s economy? From global corporations and major manufacturers to homegrown businesses and public agencies, Cobb is home…

Crime & Public Safety September 20, 2026

Hearing set for Stacey Humphreys

By Mark Woolsey The Georgia Supreme Court has set a Dec. 8 hearing for oral arguments on whether convicted double-killer Stacey Humphreys should be spared the death sentence. Humphreys was…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 20, 2026

28 New Businesses Licensed in Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 28 new business licenses in unincorporated areas of the county during the period from Sept. 13 through Sept. 20, 2026, with the new businesses ranging from contractors…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

News, Weather September 20, 2026

Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds to Metro Atlanta Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Shower and thunderstorm chances…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News September 19, 2026

Public comments at the September Cobb school board meeting during which people were ejected from the room

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…

Opinion September 19, 2026

The question that could save a life

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Most of us probably know someone who has struggled with their mental health. We may notice they seem different. They’re…

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Weather October 11, 2026