Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Ribbon-cutting for KSU's Summit II student housing

Education, News August 5, 2026

Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II

[This article and the accompanying photos first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed…

Photo of a thunderstorm with a large bolt of lightning

News, Weather August 5, 2026

Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Threaten Parts of Georgia Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning that a few storms could produce gusty winds…

Concession tents for Maximum Impact Love

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 4, 2026

Report with Photos on Maximum Impact Love event

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Maximum Impact Love: Maximum Impact Love (MIL) is a network of churches across metro Atlantadoing amazing work to help…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics August 4, 2026

Sixty-One Years After the Voting Rights Act, the League of Women Voters of Georgia Launches “How Georgia Votes”

The following article, the first in a series, was distributed by the League of Women Voters: A weekly series explaining, step by step, how Georgia elections work Sixty-one years ago…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 4, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety August 4, 2026

Smyrna Police Identify One Suspect, Seek Another in Road Rage Case

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

Government & Politics, Local government August 4, 2026

Smyrna Looking for Artist Team to Create Library Mural

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna city officials are looking to burnish the city’s growing reputation as a hub of public art. The chairman of the city council public art committee, council…

News, Weather August 4, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with locally gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall possible this afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Opinion August 3, 2026

Should The “Back To School” List Include Child Tax Credits Or Tariffs?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Early August is the annual ritual of “Back to School Shopping” in America, where parents engage in shopping for their…

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 3, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What does Cobb’s Probate Court Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever been in the…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026