Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation March 29, 2024

Cobb DOT wins Golden Backhoe Award for Region 7

The Cobb County Department of Transportation’s (Cobb DOT) Road Maintenance Division won the Golden Backhoe Award for Region 7, and the Lester E. Feathers Damage Prevention Award at the Georgia…

Climate and Weather March 29, 2024

Caution: High danger of fire in Cobb County and region this p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, March 29, 2024. The increased danger of fire and…

The signage for the Mable House Complex, which includes Mable House, Mable House Arts Center and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Mableton March 28, 2024

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 21st concert season starts May 4

Cobb PARKS sent the following announcement and schedule in its periodic newsletter: The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is celebrating its 21st year of bringing top-quality entertainment to Cobb. This season,…

Cobb County March 28, 2024

The Evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library Blooms for Spring

Photos by Kelly Johnson by Kelly Johnson Amid the evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library events, such as Project U First Donation Drive and Family Sing and Dance Along, some…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Macland Road in Cobb County

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

A packed meeting room with Cobb County residents, many holding protest signs.

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Cobb BOC delays decision on stormwater utility fees

Photo: Caleb Groves by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision on the proposed stormwater utility fee code amendments until August amid public opposition on Tuesday,…

Cobb County March 27, 2024

Cobb police announce schedule of Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Cobb County Police Department announced the schedule for the 2024 Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy. According to the news release on the Cobb County website: This 16-week program…

Opinion March 27, 2024

Keeping “SMART” Lenten Resolutions, Even After Easter

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Whether you’re a Christian or not, it’s time to think of goals you’ve set out to improve your life, whether…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 27, 2024

Marietta’s Gem City Spring Break Camp starts April 1

The City of Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Gem City Spring Break Camp begins next week, April 1-5, for children ages 6 – 12, at Custer Park Sports & Fitness…

Climate and Weather March 27, 2024

Cobb County hazardous weather outlook: isolated to scattered storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, March 27. The alert was issued because of…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb DOT wins Golden Backhoe Award for Region 7

Caution: High danger of fire in Cobb County and region this p.m.

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 21st concert season starts May 4

The Evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library Blooms for Spring

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Macland Road in Cobb County

Cobb BOC delays decision on stormwater utility fees

Cobb police announce schedule of Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy

Keeping “SMART” Lenten Resolutions, Even After Easter

Marietta’s Gem City Spring Break Camp starts April 1

Cobb County hazardous weather outlook: isolated to scattered storms possible