Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Mableton November 6, 2025

Mableton announces live and virtual public meeting for Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan this evening

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement about this evening’s public meeting about the Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan: City of Mableton Announces HYBRID Public Meeting for the Mableton 2045…

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Business & Economy November 6, 2025

Cobb Chamber to host Community Insights Tour of the Atlanta Beltline next February

The Cobb Chamber, in partnership with presenting sponsor Brasfield & Gorrie, announced in a press release that it will host the annual Community Insights Tour, offering local leaders a unique…

Kennesaw State University November 6, 2025

Kennesaw State’s Arthur Liou installed as Audrey Bailey Morgan Distinguished Endowed Dean’s Chair

[This article by Dave Shelles with a photo by Darnell Wilburn was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University’s Arthur Liou was installed…

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Food and Restaurants November 6, 2025

Two Italian eateries coming to Avenue East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Avenue East Cobb is about to acquire an Italian accent. The shopping and community destination on Roswell Road will soon see two new eateries open, both owned…

Mableton November 6, 2025

The notorious and cruel 1953 Mableton UFO hoax

This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published last year when the public got access…

Community Life November 6, 2025

Cobb sheriff announces toy drop-off locations for annual Santa on Wheels program

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following announcement that includes the toy drop-off locations for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation annual Santa on Wheels…

Smyrna November 5, 2025

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an expansion and republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth…

Lane closures and road work November 5, 2025

Cobb DOT road and lane closures as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The following road and lane closures, which are currently active, are listed on the Cobb County DOT web page. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the…

Weather November 5, 2025

Georgia faces rain Friday, freeze by Monday and Tuesday

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected Friday night in parts of Georgia, with the likelihood of an area-wide freeze early next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

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Elections November 5, 2025

Unofficial results in PSC and municipal elections signify voters’ desire for change

By Mark Woolsey Voters from the statewide arena down to Cobb County and its cities sent a distinct message at the polls Tuesday: change is needed, judging by unofficial results….

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News, Public Safety December 8, 2025

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