Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

History August 12, 2023

It’s the early 20th Century, and the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is a version of an article we published in 2017, when the traffic to our site was around 10,000 visitors per month. We are now more than…

Marietta August 11, 2023

Marietta Fire Department to host 2nd annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Would you like to put your endurance to the test, and at the same time support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Marietta Firefighter Support Fund? The Marietta Fire…

Tamara Dworetz stands armed outstretched on a podium in front of a small orchestra

Music August 11, 2023

Marietta-based Georgia Philharmonic announces its 2023-2024 season, including a return to Dragon Con

The Georgia Philharmonic, which performs in Lassiter Hall in Marietta, announced its 2023-2024 season, which includes a return to this year’s Dragon Con on Saturday, September 2. Atlanta native Tamara…

Climate and Weather August 11, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and surrounding region Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, August 11, 2023. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to enter northwest…

Sports August 10, 2023

Metro Atlanta Sheriffs to host football tournament August 12

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following announcement about an invitational football tournament hosted by Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton and Gwinnett county sheriffs: The sheriffs of Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and…

Climate and Weather August 10, 2023

Thunderstorms to continue across north and central Georgia Thursday, a few are likely to be strong

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Thursday, August 10, 2023. Thunderstorms will continue across north and central…

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 10, 2023

Wide range of musical genre onstage at RiverLands Gateway Park in Mableton in September

The following was submitted to the Cobb County Courier by Welcome to South Cobb: Country soul, rock, pop and contemporary R&B performers, including national recording artist, MAJOR., reality television celebrity…

A white toy breed dog with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption August 10, 2023

Pet Photography: Elevate Your Shots Beyond Social Media Snaps

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist In the age of social media, every pet owner aspires to capture those picture-perfect moments of their furry companions….

JoAnn Birrell on the dais at the Cobb Commissioners room.

Cobb County August 9, 2023

Cobb BOC approves funding for training for Cobb Sheriff’s Office

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners approved funding for training of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at the North Georgia Law Enforcement Academy on Tuesday, August…

A map of the Town Center area, a roughly round-shaped mall flanked on the east and west by interstate highways

Kennesaw August 9, 2023

Town Center Community opens nominations for the 2023 Townie Awards

The Town Center Community, which includes the Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) and the Town Center Alliance, distributed the following announcement about nominations for the 2023 Townie Awards: KENNESAW,…

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