Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation December 23, 2023

GDOT suspends lane closures for the holiday periods

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced it is suspending lane closures for the holiday weekend. The suspension took effect yesterday, and will last until 10 p.m. Tuesday evening, December…

Mableton December 23, 2023

Man receives two life sentences for double murder in Mableton

Lester Piercefield, 29, received a sentence of two consecutive life sentences without parole for two counts of murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during commission of…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Business December 23, 2023

Check out the 43 new businesses that were licensed in Cobb County last week

Here are the 43 new businesses listed by Cobb County for the week ending Sunday, December 17, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you want…

A scammer at a computer with a stack of money in a thought balloon over his head

Opinion December 22, 2023

Combatting Charity Corruption This Christmas

By John A. Tures, P,rofessor of Political Science, LaGrange College Want to help children with leukemia? Hell yeah! Who wouldn’t want to give money to U.S. Navy Vets? Serve the…

From the Editor December 22, 2023

PDF is the enemy of government transparency and Cobb County should stop using it

by Larry Felton Johnson, Editor and Publisher, Cobb County Courier This is a rant about a pretty technical topic, but I think it’s an important one if we think government…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta December 22, 2023

Looking for free (or paid) parking for upcoming Marietta Square events? The city has an interactive map for you

In October the City of Marietta announced a feature on its website that will help out if you plan to attend one of the many wonderful events held frequently in…

Climate and Weather December 22, 2023

Near critical conditions for fire expected in parts of north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region Friday, December 22. Near critical fire conditions are expected in parts…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 21, 2023

Marietta Mayor Tumlin presents awards to Marietta schools staff and students

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin presented awards to a staff member and a student from each school in Marietta City Schools, during the 6th Annual Mayor’s Awards. We’ve reprinted the descriptions…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Powder Springs December 21, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Powder Springs man with first-degree vehicular homicide

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.– On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Judge found probable cause for a Powder Springs man charged with crashing into a vehicle causing…

Hitler before a Trump rally crowd shouting "And I never read Art of the Deal!"

Opinion December 21, 2023

Political cartoon by Clay Jones

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