Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime & Public Safety October 7, 2026

Mableton selects Anita Allen as first police chief

Mableton has selected Anita Allen as its first police chief as the city prepares to launch its own police department, with full operations targeted for June 1, 2027. The Mableton…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 7, 2026

Which Cobb Creek Runs Through It?

In addition to an extensive network of trails and greenways, Cobb County enjoys a river and many creeks. But how much do you know about the county’s waterways? The Cobb…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness October 7, 2026

USDA warns against eating 2 varieties of imported chicken sausages sold in Georgia and other states

Federal food safety officials are warning consumers not to eat two varieties of Grace canned chicken Vienna sausages distributed to stores in Georgia and four other states because the products…

News, Transportation October 7, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 7

Cobb County road closures Oct. 7, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 7, 2026

Cobb Police Investigate Fatal Multi-vehicle Crash on I-285

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police continue trying to untangle what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck which killed one person Saturday night. Investigators say a black 2006 Ford-150 was traveling east…

Art October 7, 2026

Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman in the early 20th century. Born…

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News, Weather October 7, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday

Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters…

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Letters to the Editor October 6, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Better for All | Allegiance and Politics

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor I pledge allegiance…to the…

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Opinion October 6, 2026

Inside the Polling Place: What to Expect When You Check In

By Jackie Killings, President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read…

Smyrna October 6, 2026

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is a republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was less than a tenth of…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026