Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County March 8, 2025

There’s still time to visit Cobb Library Spring Book Sale

By Aaron Fults The Cobb County Public Library and The Friends of the Library began their three-day semi-annual book sale at Cobb Civic Center Friday morning. The event runs from…

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Mableton March 8, 2025

Public hearing on zoning fees at Monday’s Mableton City Council work session

A public hearing on changes to the fee schedule for zoning and permitting within the city limits will be held at the Mableton City Council work session on Monday, March…

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Business March 8, 2025

Here are the 64 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 7

Here are the 64 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 7. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth March 8, 2025

Acworth approves funds for relocation of historic McCray House

By Mark Woolsey Acworth city officials have taken another step toward moving one of the city’s oldest structures. The Board of Alderman Thursday night approved a proposal with Croft &…

Weather March 8, 2025

Thunderstorms possible in metro Atlanta beginning Saturday evening, March 8

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for the weekend beginning Saturday March 8. There is a…

Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer in front of large Cobb police badge emblem speaking toward camera with TV station microphones in front

Cobb County March 8, 2025

Cobb Police Chief VanHoozer leaving at end of April

(Stuart VanHoozer, photo by Arielle Robinson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer has announced his resignation in what was seemingly an unexpected move. Departmental spokesman…

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Education March 7, 2025

South Cobb Education town hall to be held next Thursday, March 13

The Mableton Improvement Coalition announced the following town hall meeting to discuss education in the South Cobb area, including Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs. South Cobb Education Town Hall Date…

Weather March 7, 2025

High fire danger returns to north and central GA Friday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the north and central Georgia region on Friday, March 7, due to expected…

Austell March 6, 2025

Cool Kids’ Committee and Cobb police spearhead project to provide gently-used prom dresses and high heels for those who can’t afford them

By Mark Woolsey A program aimed at ensuring Cobb County senior high school girls will be able to go to this year’s proms will give away gently-used prom dresses and…

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Opinion March 6, 2025

How A Big Trade War Helped Trigger The Great Depression

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As I was teaching my international political economy class Tuesday, 3/4/25, we covered tariffs and trade wars. Such events played…

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Environment April 26, 2025

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