Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Business & Economy October 29, 2025

Lockheed Martin and NASA debut quieter supersonic commercial aircraft, the X-59

Photo of X-59 provided by Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has completed the first flight of the X-59, a supersonic aircraft developed to advance quieter…

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Education October 28, 2025

150 high school students to compete in construction skills

Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. submitted the following report about a construction skill competition happening today at the Cobb Civic Center: The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia)…

Juvenile Justice October 28, 2025

Kennesaw State associate professor leads effort to strengthen juvenile justice programs through data analysis

[The following article by Raynard Churchwell, with a photo by Darnell Wilburn, was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Each year, hundreds of Georgia’s youths…

Mark Albertin with camera in Okeefenokee

Photography October 28, 2025

Reception for Mark Albertin’s Okefenokee and Georgia National Treasures Exhibit

The South Cobb Arts Alliance announced a “very special photography exhibit for those in Georgia who cherish nature and who appreciate natural resources in our home treasure trove of Georgia.”…

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Food Safety October 28, 2025

E.A. Sween Recalls nearly 128,000 Pounds of Pulled Pork Sandwiches Over Plastic Contamination

[Editor’s note: As a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 28, 2025

Update: Domestic dispute escalates into homicide in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department provided the following update: Stepfather Succumbs To Injuries Marietta Detectives continued their investigation through the night. We…

Elections October 27, 2025

Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

By Mark Woolsey Early voting begins today in the upcoming special election in Georgia State Senate District 35, set for Nov. 18. District 35 covers much of the Smyrna and…

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Weather October 27, 2025

Showers and storms continue in Georgia Monday through midweek

A wet start to the week is expected across north and central Georgia, with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms today. While severe weather is not anticipated, localized flash flooding and…

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Weekend Quiz October 26, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto…

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new business October 26, 2025

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Health & Wellness December 8, 2025

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