Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 24, 2026

How much do you know about KSU’s engineering programs?

The tradition of Kennesaw State University’s engineering program goes back decades, beginning with a technical school and an engineering college set up primarily focused on the needs of the Lockheed…

Education, News September 24, 2026

Kennesaw State rises in U.S. News rankings of top universities

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University continues to rise in stature among the nation’s universities while earning a top spot…

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Crime & Public Safety September 24, 2026

City of Kennesaw Celebrates Opening of New Public Safety Facility

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release (with photo) about the recent opening of its new Public Safety Facility: The City of Kennesaw officially opened its new 25,000-square-foot…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life September 24, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 25-27

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. Be sure to check the information in the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 23, 2026

How much do you know about Cobb County? Take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

News, Transportation September 23, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Sep. 23

Cobb County road closures September 23, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Sports September 23, 2026

Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,…

Students at KSU's Hornet Hub, with KSU President Kathy Schwaig

Education, News September 23, 2026

Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate

[This article by Raynard Churchwell with photos by Katherine Seghers first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University celebrated a new chapter in hands-on…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness September 23, 2026

167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled After Bypassing USDA Inspection

UPDATE: A&D foods provided the Cobb County Courier with a statement about this recall, which we’ve appended to the bottom of this article Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling about…

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News, Weather September 23, 2026

Georgia Could See Strong Thunderstorms Wednesday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across far north Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall are…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026