Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Kennesaw October 15, 2023

David Simpson appointed new Executive Director of Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Dave Simpson (Photo courtesy of the City of Kennesaw) Dave Simpson has been appointed as the Executive Director of Smith-Gilbert Gardens in the City of Kennesaw. He previously worked at…

Opinion October 15, 2023

How Georgia Counties Which Commemorate Lynchings Compare To Those That Don’t

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On August 17, 1915, Leo Frank was hung from an oak tree in Marietta after having been dragged from a…

Smyrna October 15, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton, running for re-election

Photo provided by the Norton campaign by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna candidate who is…

Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R)

Environment October 14, 2023

Westrock Recycling Center gets renovations

Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid cuts ribbon with Commissioners JoAnn Birrell (L) and Monique Sheffield (R) flanking her. Photo provided by Barry Krebs. from Barry Krebs Barry Krebs is well…

A drawing of a woman seated on a curb with drug paraphernalia with a doctor pointing to a clinic beside her

Marietta October 14, 2023

Marietta-based treatment program The Extension nets $180k grant from Amerigroup

Marietta-based treatment program The Extension issued the following press release announcing a grant to support its work: The Extension is pleased to announce the expansion of its evidence-based treatment program…

Mark Geil in a lab coat standing, and Harrison Bartlett leaning against a lab bench

Kennesaw October 14, 2023

Kennesaw State professor helps company test a better prosthetic foot

Photo of Mark Geil and Harrison Bartlett: by Darnell Wilburn Jr./Kennesaw State University This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission A…

Climate and Weather October 13, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon in north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, Oct 13, 2023, but the highest likelihood of storms is…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 13, 2023

Expired license plate leads to arrest of Smyrna man for drug trafficking and firearms charges

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a 33-year-old Smyrna man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after being pulled over…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 12, 2023

Suspect in double homicide on South Cobb Drive commits suicide as police approach

[Photo of Cobb County police vehicle: Larry Felton Johnson / Cobb County Courier] Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department reports that the department’s Major Crimes Unit is…

Powder Springs October 12, 2023

The City of Powder Springs holds grand opening for new Skate Park on Saturday, October 14

Wheeled wonders will take center stage as the City of Powder Springs holds the grand opening for its brand new Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, October 14. The…

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