Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Marietta April 10, 2025

Chaotic scene in Marietta as multiple people detained after gunfire, at least two people shot

In a public information release, Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department described a chaotic situation Wednesday night after 10 p.m. Police arrived after multiple reports of gunshots at…

A group photo of volunteers wearing yellow safety vests and holding orange bags of litter they had picked up

Mableton April 10, 2025

We Thrive in Riverside spearheads litter cleanup on Blairs Bridge Road in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup in the Riverside community spearheaded by the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association: We Thrive…

Group photo of five graduates of the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court holding their certificates

Cobb County April 10, 2025

Cobb County Drug Treatment Court Celebrates Six Graduates

The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court recently held a graduation ceremony honoring six individuals who completed the intensive rehabilitation program. The event, held in the Cobb Superior Court Ceremonial Courtroom,…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Scattered thunderstorms this evening in north and central Georgia

The Battery Atlanta releases spring break schedule

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

Marietta police make multiple arrests as investigation of Wednesday shooting continues

Why was Six Flags built in Cobb County?

Mable House to host display by East Cobb Quilters Guild

Chaotic scene in Marietta as multiple people detained after gunfire, at least two people shot

We Thrive in Riverside spearheads litter cleanup on Blairs Bridge Road in Mableton

Cobb County Drug Treatment Court Celebrates Six Graduates