Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Business August 1, 2023

Check out the 54 new businesses licensed by Cobb County last week

Here are the 54 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect by Sunday, July 30, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton August 1, 2023

Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver on Floyd Road in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Art August 1, 2023

ArtsBridge Foundation to Host Overture Gala, Raising Funds for Arts Education in Georgia Schools

The ArtsBridge Foundation is preparing for its annual Overture Gala, scheduled for August 5th, 2023. The event’s purpose is to raise funds for arts education programs and financial aid for…

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton August 1, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Focus on South Cobb cityhood at Erica Thomas town hall”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward. This is…

Upper body shot of Chris Britton, smiling, beard and moustache, dark coat and striped tie

Business July 31, 2023

Chris Britton to serve as Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Chairman of the Board

Chris Britton, the Regional President of the large-scale construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board by the Cobb Chamber‘s Board of Directors for…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms expected to return to Cobb County starting Wednesday Aug 2

According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are expected to return to Cobb County and other parts of the region starting Wednesday August 2, with a chance of storms…

Festivals July 31, 2023

Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival and competition returning in August

Kennesaw is gearing up for its annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, set to take place on August 18 and 19 at Adams Park. Sponsored by Williams Elleby Law Firm,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation July 31, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, with crude oil price the likely main cause

Gasoline prices in Georgia, and in Cobb County, continued to rise over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. AAA attributes the jump in prices to the…

Mableton July 30, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Group meets to explore Mableton cityhood”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward….

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 30, 2023

Learn the nuts and bolts of Kennesaw government at Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy

The Kennesaw city manager’s office is preparing to host a new group of Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy students, providing an opportunity for City of Kennesaw residents to gain a…

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Mableton January 20, 2025

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