Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather March 21, 2024

Two waves of thunderstorms approaching Cobb starting Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia due to two waves of thunderstorms approaching the region. The…

Town Center March 20, 2024

Cobb County students to showcase art along Noonday Creek Trail

The Town Center Community and Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens collaborated to place 12 egg-shaped wooden displays along the Noonday Creek Trail. The eggs will debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens on March 23,…

Smyrna March 20, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s upcoming events and useful information

Keep Smyrna Beautiful sent us the following calendar of events along with helpful information about benefits and volunteer opportunities available for local beautification and environmental efforts. Events include the popular…

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Climate and Weather March 20, 2024

Frost advisory for Cobb County and region in effect until 9 a.m. this morning

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia until 9 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, March 20. What is…

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Cobb County March 19, 2024

Man sentenced to life without parole for murder in Cobb County

Kehari Yarher, 26, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert D. Leonard II. He had been convicted of malice murder, felony…

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Business March 19, 2024

How to Run a Successful Hair Business in 2024

by Demya Gaskin Atlanta hair stylist Ashley Harris says, ‘’I always knew what I wanted to do as a kid so, I started by preplanning.’’ Harris took cosmetology classes in…

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

Mableton March 19, 2024

Mableton City Council to hold all-weekend planning conference

The City of Mableton distributed the following notice about an all-weekend planning conference the council will hold from Friday March 22 to Sunday March 24: The City of Mableton, Georgia,…

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Climate and Weather March 19, 2024

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and region

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Tuesday, March 19, due to expected low relative humidity this…

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Opinion March 18, 2024

Atlanta Braves: Huge Little Deals, Not Just Great Big Deals

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Everyone knows that the Atlanta Braves’ success comes from the farm system, along with a series of top-notch free-agent signings…

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

Cobb County March 18, 2024

Collision on Cobb Parkway results in multiple injuries including two serious and another life-threatening

[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…

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