Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The CFR CEO Melanie Kagan (left) speaking with The CFR Board Member Monique Jenkins

Cobb County July 3, 2024

Teen speaks at CFR awards night about the impact of community help on families

Photo above provided by Center for Family Resources: CFR CEO Melanie Kagan (left) speaking with The CFR Board Member Monique Jenkins The following was submitted by the Center for Family…

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Mableton July 3, 2024

Mableton man sentenced to life for rape, child molestation

By Larry Felton Johnson James Westly, 41, of Mableton, was sentenced in Cobb County Superior Court to life in prison on one count of rape, three counts of child molestation….

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Climate and Weather July 3, 2024

Extreme heat index of up to 109 in Georgia expected July 4

An extreme heat index of up to 109 is expected Thursday, July 4, in central and parts of north Georgia. The high heat is expected to continue through the weekend….

Cobb County July 2, 2024

All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes

Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience…

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Kennesaw July 2, 2024

Channing Wilson and Boy Named Banjo are the headline acts for Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peach BBQ Festival

Image generated with DALL-E from ChatGPT Kennesaw Parks & Recreation announced the headliners for the 2024 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. According to the press release, Channing Wilson will headline…

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Business July 2, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces Leadership Cobb’s 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber released the list for the 2025 class of its influential 10-month Leadership Cobb program. Leadership Cobb began in 1983; since then, much of the county’s political and…

Climate and Weather July 2, 2024

Scattered storms across north and central Georgia possible Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 2. Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the…

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Sports July 1, 2024

What Atlanta, and Cobb County, Can Do To Be The Best World Cup Hosts

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On Thursday, I got a preview of what the 2026 World Cup will look like, when the USA, Canada, and…

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

Cobb County July 1, 2024

Driver of allegedly stolen car sustains life-threatening injuries after crashing on I-20 in Cobb

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release from…

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Transportation July 1, 2024

Georgia gasoline price climbs 5 cents ahead of July 4

Image above generated by DALL-E from ChatGPT According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia climbed five cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.31 per…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 4, 2025

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