Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation August 22, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Chonk, a tabby cat, stares upward at the camera with narrow green eyes

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community August 22, 2026

Good Mews and An Ode to Chonk

Photo above: Roger, aka “Chonk”, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] I ride my bike…

Photo of a thunderstorm with a large bolt of lightning

News, Weather August 22, 2026

Georgia Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Afternoon, Mostly in South Georgia

North and central Georgia face isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, with storms possible in portions of south Central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog is also possible through…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News August 21, 2026

Public comments at the first Cobb school board meeting after Supt. Ragsdale’s Back-to-school address to teachers

By Larry Felton Johnson The Cobb County Courier has been recording and posting the public comments at both the work sessions and regular meetings of the Cobb County Board of…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 21, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 2 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

Community Life, Parks in Cobb County August 21, 2026

Powder Springs Opens Its First Off-Leash Dog Park

By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs now has a place where FOUR-legged residents can romp. Officials dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park this week. It’s at 3899…

News, Weather August 21, 2026

Damaging Winds Possible in Parts of Georgia Friday

Scattered thunderstorms could turn strong to severe across parts of Central and Eastern Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. The National…

Environment August 20, 2026

Sewage overflow in Mableton

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Water System officials say a 720-gallon sewage overflow happened on Sunday in South Cobb, but was quickly cleaned up. Authorities say the mishap occurred on Conductor…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 20, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 1 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do August 20, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 21 to Sunday, August 23

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026