Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

History November 23, 2023

Grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

Throughout the early years of medical education schools in need of cadavers would often resort to the illegal service of grave robbers, also called “body snatchers.” The most well-known case…

History November 23, 2023

Burying the lede: We all had a fantastic time, except one of us was killed

This is a revised and expanded version of a story we originally ran in the earliest days of the Courier, in May of 2016, when our readership was less than…

A drawing of Santa and his reindeer, airborne

Powder Springs November 22, 2023

Powder Springs Christmas Parade: Friday December 1

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following press release about their upcoming Christmas Parade to be held on Dec 1, 2023. Santa Claus is once again coming to Powder…

Official Photo of Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

Marietta November 22, 2023

Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell to retire

Chief of Police Marty Ferrell is retiring from the Marietta Police Department after 33 years of service. “After 33 amazing years in law enforcement with the Marietta Police Department, I…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 22, 2023

Be Thankful. Every. Single. Day.

Photo of his friend John, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] My friend John passed away today, and I am…

Education November 21, 2023

Rocket scientist counting down to final launch of her career

[This article by Amanda Cook first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The notion that it’s never too late to start something new runs through Karen…

Cobb County November 21, 2023

Man sentenced to 30 years for aggravated child molestation in Cobb County

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. reported in a public information release that Carlos Eduardo Diaz, 38, entered a plea of guilty in Cobb Superior Court to charges…

Commissioner Monique Sheffield holding certificate

Cobb County November 21, 2023

Commissioner Sheffield awarded certificate for completing ACCG core training

Commissioner Monique Sheffield photo from Cobb County website Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield was awarded a certificate from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for completing…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2023

Wave of thunderstorms and gusty wind expected in Cobb County and region Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday November 21. Thunderstorms are expected to move across the region,…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland November 20, 2023

Sitka Gear to open store in The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta announced that Sitka Gear will be opening a location at the complex. It will be on Battery Walk next door to River Street Sweets. An opening date…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…