Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Elections October 21, 2025

Cobb elections reports on progress of early voting

By Mark Woolsey Early voting appears to be moving along at a steady clip, heading toward the Nov. 4 municipal election and special statewide vote. The Cobb County elections office…

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Fuel Cost October 20, 2025

Georgia gas prices drop a significant six cents over the past week; EV charging rates stable

Georgia gasoline prices dropped a significant six cents over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached an average cost of $2.81 per gallon for…

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Fires October 20, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

A quiet weather pattern persists across north and central Georgia, with no hazardous conditions expected through tonight and only a low probability of threats through the coming weekend, but according…

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Marietta October 20, 2025

Marietta police investigate weekend shooting of teen

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a teenager hospitalized. Officials say they were called to a parking lot at 585 Franklin Gateway about 10:15…

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Weekend Quiz October 19, 2025

Cobb Courier Quiz: How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

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new business October 19, 2025

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 17, 2025

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 17, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Mableton October 19, 2025

Mableton to take up proposal for Tax Allocation District referendum at this week’s city council

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, October, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. This meeting will be held in the COMOTION Room at…

Photo caption: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant

Smyrna October 19, 2025

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Photo: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following update on upcoming events:…

Volunteers collect hazardous waste from cars at Keep Cobb Beautiful's hazardous household waste event

Community Life October 19, 2025

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful hazardous waste event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Household Hazardous Waste event: Keep Cobb Beautiful had over 900 cars drive through their Household…

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Weather October 19, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms Sunday in metro Atlanta, but near critical fire conditions expected by Wednesday

A round of showers and isolated thunderstorms will move through north and central Georgia today, bringing gusty winds and lightning. Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring near-critical fire weather conditions midweek. The…

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