Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections November 2, 2024

Judge orders extension of return deadline for over 3,000 unmailed Cobb absentee ballots

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County Senior Superior Court Judge Robert Flournoy issued an order extending the deadline for thousands of absentee ballots delayed due to administrative errors following an…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education November 1, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Elections November 1, 2024

Surge in Cobb absentee ballot requests delays mailing, as over 3,000 remain unmailed

According to a news release from the county, Cobb Elections is taking urgent steps to handle a surge in absentee ballot requests, collaborating with postal and delivery services to expedite…

Pedestrian Safety November 1, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland November 1, 2024

The Battery Atlanta’s lineup of November events

The Battery Atlanta released the following schedule of November events: The Battery Atlanta invites the community to celebrate the holiday season in style with an exceptional lineup of November activities…

Smyrna November 1, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful upcoming events include Eco-Kids Festival

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: Eco-Kids Festival: November 16 Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 am to noon to celebrate…

Photo of Jessica Guthrie, smiling, in outdoor setting

Cumberland November 1, 2024

ArtsBridge Foundation hires program coordinator and development coordinator

Photo of Jessica Guthrie courtesy of the ArtsBridge Foundation The ArtsBridge Foundation distributed the following press release announcing the addition of Janay Jefferson and Jessica Guthrie to its leadership staff:…

Climate and Weather November 1, 2024

Patchy, dense fog possible in parts of Georgia until 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia on Friday, November 1. The outlook specifies east central Georgia, but the counties listed in the alert…

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

Cobb County October 31, 2024

Fatal single-vehicle crash claims one life, another with injuries

[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…

south Cobb October 31, 2024

South Cobb Area Council names Citizens of the Year for Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has named its 2024 Citizens of the Year, recognizing three community advocates for their contributions to South Cobb’s districts. The recipients were Quintasha…

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