Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather June 10, 2026

Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Across North and Central Georgia

Residents across north and central Georgia could see isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon, mainly across North Georgia. Thunderstorm chances will continue daily through the weekend, with potential…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 9, 2026

How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a place or topic about Cobb County. The…

Government & Politics June 9, 2026

Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting

By Mark Woolsey Only a small number of Cobb voters turned out for the first two days of early voting in the upcoming primary runoff set for June 16. Cobb…

Community, Giving Back to the Community June 9, 2026

Cobb County Charity Motorcycle Ride Returns June 20 to Combat Senior Food Insecurity

A community motorcycle ride aimed at helping older adults facing hunger in Cobb County will return next summer, with proceeds supporting local meal assistance programs serving vulnerable seniors. The Senior…

A large crowd at the Atlanta Latino Lions Bingo Fundraiser at the Smyrna Community Center

Giving Back to the Community June 9, 2026

Atlanta Latino Lions Club Raises Funds for Scholarships and Community Programs

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the annual Bingo Fundraiser held at the Smyrna Community Center: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club hosted their annual Bingo…

Community Life, Libraries June 9, 2026

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness programs in June at Switzer Library

PHOTO: Monica W. Parker, MD (photo courtesy of Cobb County Public Library) Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about events at Switzer Library in honor of Alzheimer’s and…

News, Weather June 9, 2026

Flood Risk Grows Across North Georgia as Heavy Rain Moves In

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for much of north and central Georgia today, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to create a flood risk, especially across parts…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 8, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Stabilize After Recent Declines as Summer Travel Season Begins

Georgia gas prices have leveled off after several weeks of declines, as drivers head into the summer travel season facing higher fuel costs than a month ago and continued economic…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant on opposite sides of a purple drawing of the State of Georgia

Opinion June 8, 2026

Are Georgia Senate Primaries Worth The Runoff?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In my last column, I examined the role of the runoff in Georgia gubernatorial races. What lessons can we learn…

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Government & Politics, Local government June 11, 2026

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

by Rosemary Trout, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared…