Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A Star of David next to a Ramadan lantern

Justice October 10, 2023

Cobb sheriff joins other sheriffs in Atlanta area to give words of support to the Jewish and Muslim people of the Atlanta region

During this time of renewed violence in the Middle East, Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens joined the sheriffs of Dekalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties in issuing the following statement of…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County October 10, 2023

Cobb County to hold meeting on effectiveness of supplier diversity program

There will be virtual public information meeting about a study to determine the effectiveness of Cobb County’s supplier diversity program. The meeting will take place November 9 at 12 p.m….

Cobb County October 10, 2023

Tate Fall approved as new Cobb elections director

[Photo from the Cobb County website] At Monday’s Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration meeting, the board unanimously approved Tate Fall as the new county elections director, replacing Janine…

Cobb County October 9, 2023

Driver seriously injured after crashing into the rear of agricultural trailer on I-575 exit ramp at Bells Ferry Road

According to a public information release from Officer S.A Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating an accident that resulted…

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

Transportation October 9, 2023

Georgia gas price at the pump drops significantly over past week

[Gasoline pump (Photo Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson)] by Larry Felton Johnson Gasoline prices took a significant drop in Georgia over the past week, driven by the gas tax suspension,…

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Climate and Weather October 9, 2023

Gusty winds and low humidity bring high fire risk to Cobb County and rest of region today

The National Weather Service issued a fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Monday, Oct 9, 2023 due to expected gusty winds and low…

Business October 8, 2023

Lockheed Martin approves Q4 dividend; share repurchase

[Photo of C-130J courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation] Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corporation declared a fourth quarter 2023 dividend of $3.15 per share. It is payable on December 29 to…

A section of the map of Israel that includes Gaza

Opinion October 8, 2023

Why Hamas In Gaza Is Attacking Israel

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Back in October of 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the holiest of holidays. The…

Cobb weather January 19: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather October 8, 2023

National weather service warns of patchy morning frost for north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and the region due to the possibility of patchy morning frost. It is expected to mostly affect the…

The Pebblebrook High School Marching Band

Cobb County October 7, 2023

Photos from two community events: Faith & Blue March + KCB recycling

[Photo of the Pebblebrook High School Marching Band provided by Barry Krebs] Barry Krebs is well known in Mableton and other parts of south Cobb for the wide variety of volunteer work…

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