Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A group of Drug Treatment Court graduates and Judge Kimberly Childs and staff pose for photo

Justice October 4, 2023

Graduation ceremony held for Cobb Drug Treatment Court participants

[Photo courtesy of Cobb County government] On Monday, October 2, the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of a group of participants in the program attended by judges,…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland October 4, 2023

Football, movies, music and more: the Battery Atlanta releases its October schedule

The Battery (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) The Battery Atlanta released its schedule for the beginning of the fall season. Events include Friday movie nights, an escape room, College…

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Opinion October 4, 2023

Two political cartoons from Clay Jones

Political cartoonist Clay Jones ran two back-to-back cartoons, but due to an overloaded schedule, the Cobb County Courier did not schedule yesterday’s. So here are both of them. Enjoy! by…

Two visually-impaired goalball athletes diving for the ball in front of a net

Smyrna October 4, 2023

Smyrna resident and goalball champion Matt Simpson to compete in Parapan American Games

[Matt Simpson (r) of Smyrna, Ga., competes in the goalball competition at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. photo courtesy of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes ] Smyrna…

A tan labrador retriever with tongue's out and scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

October Pet Adoption: Why Autumn is a Great Time to Welcome a New Furry Family Member

Photo above from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist October is not just a month for falling leaves and…

The road sign at Austell Road and Austell Circle

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Pedestrian fatally injured when hit by driver at Austell Road and Austell Circle

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a pedestrian fatality on…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Judicial Council of Georgia give Cobb Magistrate and Probate courts top marks

Cobb County Magistrate and Probate courts were both recognized by the Judicial Council of Georgia for “exceptional caseload management,” the county announced in a press release. The website of the…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton October 3, 2023

Fatal vehicular accident at Six Flags Over Georgia

[Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] According to a public information release from Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department,…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports October 3, 2023

The Atlanta Braves Need The Ghosts Of World Series Past During This Postseason Run

[Photo of Braves sign at entrance to Truist Park: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier] By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As my son and I attended the…

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Cobb County October 2, 2023

Breeze 2.0 mobile app available for CobbLinc riders now

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (Cobb DOT) announced that the Breeze 2.0 mobile app is now available for download by CobbLinc riders. It is available for iOS and Android…

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