Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton March 5, 2024

Courtroom changed for tomorrow’s lawsuit against the City of Mableton

The court proceedings in the lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the referendum that formed the city of Mableton will begin tomorrow, March 6, 2024, in the courtroom of Cobb County…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Opinion March 5, 2024

“(Kemp) spreading fear and hate of the migrant community”

This open letter was distributed by Rich Pellegrino for the Cobb Immigrant Alliance and Cobb SCLC An Open Letter to Governor Brian Kemp from the Cobb Immigrant Alliance & SCLC …

Ben Day standing in front of brick church building smiling

Kennesaw March 5, 2024

Ben Day announces candidacy for Kennesaw City Council Post 5

by Rebecca Gaunt Ben Day, the senior pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, announced that he is running for Kennesaw City Council Post 5. A special election is taking place May…

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

Opinion March 5, 2024

Atlanta Braves 2024: The Year Of Living Dangerously

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County Braves fans are about to be in for what could be the wildest ride ever since the team…

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2024 Elections March 5, 2024

How many people in Cobb have voted early in the presidential primary so far?

Below is the unofficial count of how many people have voted in advance voting so far in Cobb County for the March 12, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary. This list comes…

Climate and Weather March 5, 2024

Flood Risk Increases in Georgia This Weekend

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet week for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia beginning March 5, with the possibility of flooding by Friday and…

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Transportation March 4, 2024

Georgia Gas Prices Climb, Hit $3.20 Average

According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia rose seven cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.20 for a gallon of regular unleaded. …

Mableton March 4, 2024

Mableton mayor calls for public safety meetings after Six Flags shooting

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens sent out the following press release this afternoon in response to the shooting of an individual by police near Six Flags. This happened after a crowd…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Mableton March 4, 2024

Judge denies bond for Douglasville man charged in Mableton shooting

by Caleb Groves [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

Climate and Weather March 4, 2024

Wet Week for Cobb & Region: From Fog to Flooding Concerns

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet week for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia, with fog Monday morning, March 4, 2024, and widespread showers and…

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