Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy May 18, 2025

59 new businesses licensed in Cobb County last week

Here are the 59 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 16, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather & Environment May 18, 2025

Storm cluster targets north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Sunday, May 18. It warns of dense morning fog and potentially severe thunderstorms today,…

Arts & Culture May 17, 2025

From Laughter to Longing: Naach Academy Explores the Nine Emotions in Dance

Photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson On Saturday, May 10, I had the good fortune to be in the audience of the Naach Dance…

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

Transportation & Development May 17, 2025

Lane closures on I-20 and I-285 in Cobb and Fulton for West Interchange Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-20 and I-285 beginning Wednesday May 21 to install a Smart Work Zone system. According to the press release, “Smart Work…

Weather & Environment May 17, 2025

Line of thunderstorms to move through Georgia Saturday, May 17

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia for Saturday, May 17. It warns of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the region today and into the…

Transportation & Development May 16, 2025

Lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton Friday night

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and…

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

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Key points in this article: The City of Mableton must make a decision on whether to continue the Six Flags Special Services District, which has been managed by the county…

Business & Economy May 16, 2025

Australia First International F-35 Partner to Link Simulators via Global Training Network

According to a Lockheed Martin press release, the Australian Department of Defence, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, has successfully linked F-35 simulators at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases Williamtown…

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at lectern during her second swearing-in ceremony

Government & Politics May 16, 2025

BOC Chairwoman Cupid delivers upbeat “State of the County” address

PHOTO ABOVE: Chairwoman Cupid at her second swearing-in ceremony (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey While acknowledging challenges, Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid delivered an upbeat report…

Weather & Environment May 16, 2025

Another line of storms will move into Georgia from the north Friday evening

Thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected to move into far north Georgia late Friday night, with additional rounds of storm activity possible through midweek. The National Weather…

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