Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta September 2, 2025

Brown Bag concerts return to Marietta Square this Thursday, September 4

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities announced the return of the popular Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert Series to Glover Park on Marietta Square beginning this Thursday, September 4. The series will…

Group photo from Mableton District 2 litter cleanup

Mableton September 1, 2025

Report with photos from Mableton District 2 Litter Cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the District 2 City Of Mableton litter cleanup: The District 2 City Of Mableton litter cleanup hosted by…

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Fuel Cost September 1, 2025

Gasoline prices rise a modest one cent in GA, EV charging rates remain the same

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose a modest one cent, reaching an average cost of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded. Nationally, prices rose three cents…

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Acworth September 1, 2025

Fairways for Airways golf tournament coming up in Acworth

The Aviation History & Technology Center (AHTC) distributed the following announcement about its Fairways for Airways fundraising golf tournament: The Aviation History & Technology Center (AHTC) is proud to host…

My 2023 Chevy Bolt 1LT EV (electric vehicle)

Going Electric, The Publisher's Soapbox September 1, 2025

Going electric: Initial impressions of my 2023 Chevy Bolt EV

By Larry Felton Johnson As part of a project to convert to electricity as much as possible, I purchased a used 2023 Chevy Bolt 1LT EV (electric vehicle) three days…

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Weekend Quiz August 31, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers. Here on the main website, it will be a weekly quiz. Normally, it…

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

Sports August 31, 2025

“No Way To Prevent This” Says Only Team That Regularly Plunks Ronald Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This week, with the Atlanta Braves having a big lead over the Miami Marlins, a night after a big win,…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

new business August 31, 2025

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29

Here are the 48 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 29, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Cobb Courts August 31, 2025

Governor Kemp suspends Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor

Governor Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor from office, after her indictment on charges of destruction of public records and violation of oath of office. In…

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Weather August 31, 2025

Potential lightning in north Georgia Sunday as isolated storms possible

North and central Georgia residents should be weather-aware today, as isolated thunderstorms may develop in the mountain areas during the afternoon, with the potential for lightning impacting outdoor holiday activities….

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