Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

History December 11, 2024

Atlanta’s Hollywood Cemetery part 2 – Insolvency and Streetcar Disputes

This is an expanded and updated version of an article we published in May of 2016, and was the second installment in a series about Hollywood Cemetery, a large cemetery…

Two drawings: One of a stage with a dais and chairs lined up to the front. Another of a pair of masks representing drama and comedy by sad and happy faces.

Cumberland December 11, 2024

Galleria Centre complex gets new CEO

The owner-operator of a high-profile cluster of Cobb-based meeting, performing and shopping venues is getting new leadership. The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority has announced the hiring of Charles…

Smyrna December 10, 2024

Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful programs and events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following schedule of upcoming programs and events: ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN Keep Smyrna Beautiful offers a $4,500 scholarship for a student currently pursuing or planning…

History December 10, 2024

Hollywood Cemetery’s 19th Century beginnings

This is a revised and expanded version of a story originally published in the Courier in May 2016. At that time, the Cobb County Courier was called River Edges and…

Marietta December 10, 2024

Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers to a scavenger hunt and tree planting Dec 14

Do you want to get outdoor exercise, help beautify Marietta, and make practical steps toward healing the environment? The Marietta Tree Keepers posted an announcement on the City of Marietta…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton December 10, 2024

Agendas for Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting Wednesday Dec. 11

The Mableton City Council will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11. There will be a work session beginning at 5:15 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30. We’ve included…

Climate and Weather December 10, 2024

North and Central Georgia weather alert: Rain and storms to linger through Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will…

An F-35 fighter jet on display, bathed in red light

Defense industry December 9, 2024

Lockheed successfully tests F-35 data-sharing with UK Royal Air Force system

F-35 image courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a press release from Lockheed Martin, the company and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully completed an F-35 classified data share….

Four volunteers in yellow safety vests in group photo for Friends of Socktown litter cleanup

Cobb County December 9, 2024

Report and photos from a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about an adopt-a-mile cleanup on Old Alabama Road and Cardell Roads: The Friends Of Socktown appreciate the support from…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation December 9, 2024

Georgia gas prices unchanged from last week

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia gas prices remained unchanged for the second consecutive week, averaging $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Georgia gas prices saw minimal or no change…

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