Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Elections October 2, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

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News, Weather October 2, 2026

Cobb and Other Metro Counties Could See Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rainfall and lightning to north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy dense fog is…

Opinion October 2, 2026

Building Georgia’s Workforce for Tomorrow

[The Cobb County Courier invites candidates to submit articles explaining what their vision is for the office they seek, and why voters should elect them. To check out our requirements…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 1, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: Hispanic Heritage Month and Local Restaurants

This is one of those quizzes I put together to draw attention to one specific article we published, “Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County“ by…

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Food and Restaurants October 1, 2026

Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the cultures and contributions of people with Hispanic American Heritage….

Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings at Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government October 1, 2026

At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings/ by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Tuesday evening, District 2 residents of Mableton gathered for a town hall meeting with Councilman…

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Opinion October 1, 2026

What If the Name on My ID Does Not Match My Registration?

By Jackie Killings This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 30, 2026

Cobb Cuisine Culture & Community Quiz (Part 1)

By Larry Felton Johnson Brian Benefield has been writing the wonderful periodic column Cobb Cuisine Community and Culture for us for quite some time. He usually focuses on restaurants, but…

Opinion September 30, 2026

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is about to play host to the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026