Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Community Life March 10, 2026

Art Festival, St. Patrick’s Parties, and Yoga Highlight March at The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta submitted the following schedule of programmed events for March, 2026: The Battery Atlanta steps into March with a bold mix of art, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and spring…

Crime & Public Safety March 9, 2026

Cobb County Police Investigate Homicide on Waldrep Circle in Marietta

According to a public information release from the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta….

Powder Springs police SUV in front of brick clothing store

Crime & Public Safety March 9, 2026

UPDATED: Man Dies After Shooting at Powder Springs Park, Police Investigating

The Powder Springs Police Department updated the information below with the following: “At this stage of the investigation, the shooter has been identified, remained on scene, and is cooperating with…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 9, 2026

Georgia gasoline prices surge by 44 cents, driven by the Iran war

Georgia gasoline prices continue to surge, driven by the Iran war. Crude oil prices passed $100 per barrel overnight,, and stands at 101.82 at the moment of this writing,signaling that…

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather March 9, 2026

North and Central Georgia Under Dense Fog Advisory with Storms Expected Later

North and central Georgia face dense fog through Monday morning and a risk of strong thunderstorms later today, with forecasters warning that some storms could bring damaging winds, frequent lightning,…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 8, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about Cobb County’s government and departments? Knowing who does what in the county is valuable information when you need to contact someone within the county,…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business March 8, 2026

New business listings for unincorporated Cobb County for the week ending Friday, March 6

Here are the 55 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 6, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy, Local Business March 8, 2026

Yamaha to Relocate U.S. Subsidiary From California to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey In a significant corporate relocation, Yamaha Motor Co. LTD. of Tokyo says it’ll relocate U.S. subsidiary Yamaha Corp. U.S.A. from Cypress, CA to Kennesaw. The Japanese behemoth…

An icon with a four-member family stands in front of the line drawing of a house

Opinion March 8, 2026

A ROAD-Block To Private Equity Control Of The Housing Market

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier this year, the Cobb County Courier researched the power of private equity in business and politics. This also includes…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather March 8, 2026

Thunderstorms Possible Across Georgia Through Midweek, NWS Says

A few thunderstorms could develop across central Georgia this afternoon, with scattered storms expected across north and central Georgia through midweek. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, some storms…

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