Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Opinion April 7, 2026

Georgia Families Deserve Fair Energy: It’s Time to Put People First

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

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News, Weather April 7, 2026

Wildfire risk elevated across north and central Georgia Tuesday

Concerns over the conditions for wildfires are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low humidity, dry fuels and occasional gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 6, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise Amid Middle East Conflict, Tax Suspension Helps Ease Impact

The continuing spread of the fighting in the Middle East oil producing region that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran is driving up oil prices and pushing gasoline…

Sports April 6, 2026

Could This Atlanta Hawks Team Deliver The City’s First NBA Championship?

By John A. Tures. Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College And Zach Tures, Sports Management Major, Mercer University The Atlanta Hawks have surprisingly caught fire since the All-Star Break, and…

News, Weather April 6, 2026

What are the risks for inclement weather in Georgia this week?

According to the National Weather Service, the risk of inclement weather this week are low, with heightened fire conditions the main concern. A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 42 New Business Licenses Across Multiple Sectors

New business activity spans food, healthcare, and home services For the week ending Friday, April 3, Cobb County recorded 42 new business licenses for unincorporated Cobb during the latest reporting…

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Music April 5, 2026

Drivin N Cryin to headline Marietta Independence Eve Concert on Marietta Square

Atlanta rock band Drivin N Cryin will headline Marietta’s Independence Eve Concert on Friday, July 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the historic Marietta Square, launching the city’s Fourth…

History April 5, 2026

Beginning of the 20th Century: the automobile begins its rapid rise in Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article we periodically update, edit and republish. The first version appeared in 2017] By Larry Felton Johnson If the first owners of automobiles in…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes April 5, 2026

Cobb County’s alphabet soup: take the quiz on important acronyms in our county

This latest Cobb County quiz is about the abbreviations and acronyms of programs important to the operation of the county and its cities. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a…

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News, Weather April 5, 2026

Storms expected to sweep across north and central Georgia Sunday

Strong storms could bring gusty winds, small hail, heavy rain and frequent lightning across north and central Georgia today as a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through from early…

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History May 2, 2026