Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Community Life, Things to Do September 3, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6. Be sure to check the information in the…

Flyer for Southern Museum's Haunted Spirits event described in the article

Community Life September 3, 2026

Southern Museum to Host Haunted Spirits Oct. 23 in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Haunted Spirits, a Halloween-themed event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The Southern Museum invites guests 21 and…

Community Development, Transportation & Development September 3, 2026

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House

Public forum invites the community to help shape Town Center’s vision and priorities for the next 30 years The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its upcoming open…

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News, Weather September 3, 2026

Extreme Heat Forecast for Cobb County and North Georgia

Extreme heat will pose a hazard across much of north and central Georgia Thursday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees and reaching as high as 106 degrees in parts…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 2, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: Which Government Does What? Part 1

The question of which level of government handles what function isn’t always as clear as it sounds. Sometimes, for instance, there’s local office for a thing that is really being…

Community Life, Libraries September 2, 2026

Cobb County Library Expands Popular Instrument Lending Program with Ukulele Donation

Cobb County Public Library submitted the following news release about a donation to its popular ukulele collection: A generous private donor, partnering with the local nonprofit organization The Gift Of…

News, Transportation September 2, 2026

Cobb County Road and Lane Closures to Know This Week (Sep. 2)

Cobb County road closures September 2, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

News, Weather September 2, 2026

Dangerous Heat Expected Across Cobb County and North Georgia

Georgia Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees Wednesday Dangerous heat and isolated thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Wednesday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in many…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 1, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 1 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 1, 2026

E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Mableton Crash

By Mark Woolsey An E-bike rider was seriously injured in a Monday morning collision with a car in Mableton. Police say shortly before 8:50 a.m., a gray 2008 Mercedes Benz…

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Weather October 11, 2026