Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Elections, Government & Politics March 30, 2026

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for the 14th District U.S. House runoff has kicked off leading up to the April 7 election. On Saturday’s first day of early voting in Cobb,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 30, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall as State Gas Tax Suspension Eases Costs

Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump from the state’s suspension of the gas tax, even as conflict in the Middle East continues to push global oil prices…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 29, 2026

How Well Do You Know Smyrna? Take This Local Quiz

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

Government & Politics March 29, 2026

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds

On a clear sunny Saturday in downtown Smyrna, a crowd of hundreds of protestors gathered at one of four Cobb County No Kings events held in Cobb County. Protests where…

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Community Life, Libraries March 29, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library launches poetry competition for National Poetry Month

Cobb County Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson With the Cobb County Library System celebrating National Poetry Month, North Cobb Regional Library will open the CCPL Celebrates…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community March 29, 2026

Cobb County Earth Day Event Brings Community Together in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about Cobb Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s annual Earth Day event: Hundreds of volunteers from Kennesaw State University, along with community members…

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News, Weather March 29, 2026

Elevated fire danger continues for north and central Georgia Sunday

North and central Georgia face elevated fire danger today and tonight, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms returning Tuesday and lasting through at least the end of the week….

Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…

Community Life, Libraries March 28, 2026

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April

Cobb County Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson In celebrating National Poetry Month, South Cobb Regional Library will hold its second annual South Cobb Spoken Word and…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 28, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….

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