Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Four men cutting a ribbon in front of an exercise station

Kennesaw October 27, 2024

Ribbon-cutting held for new Fit Station at Kennesaw’s Swift-Cantrell Park

Photo above provided by the City of Kennesaw The City of Kennesaw announced in a press release that the city, along with Kennesaw Parks & Recreation, unveiled a new Fit…

Cobb County October 27, 2024

Cobb jail deploys sentry robots in 90-day pilot program

Photo of DEKA Sentry robot — from the Cobb County website The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office initiated a 90-day pilot program to enhance security at the Adult Detention Center using…

The signage for the Mable House Complex, which includes Mable House, Mable House Arts Center and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Mableton October 26, 2024

Mable House Lights the Night coming November 23

The Mable House Complex will host its holiday event, “Mable House Lights the Night,” on Saturday, November 23. This evening will kick off the Tree Jubilee, a 12-day celebration with…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta October 26, 2024

Marietta History Center focuses on Georgia Air National Guard in Veterans Day lecture and booksigning

The Marietta History Center (MHC) will commemorate Veterans Day with a special lecture and book signing by acclaimed author Clint Smith. The event will honor veterans’ contributions and explore the…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business October 26, 2024

34 new businesses licensed by Cobb in the week ending October 25, 2024

Here are the 34 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 25, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

A red carpet leading to a sign that state "Light, Camera Action." A child in a superhero costume is on the carpet approaching the sign while bystanders applaud

Mableton October 26, 2024

Two reports with photos from events in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted two reports, with photos, from events in Mableton: a vision screening at Lindley Middle School, and the Trunk or Treat festival at Mableton Elementary…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections October 26, 2024

J.D. Jordan: the candidate in his own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing October 25, 2024

Cobb commissioners reallocate funds to support Housing Stability Court

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners decided to reallocate almost $1 million initially set aside to address a case backlog, instead directing the funds to support…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Marietta October 25, 2024

Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) will present Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) will present Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville this November, inviting audiences to “plan your escape to the new musical about the choices we make – and…

KSU student Ella Smith sits crosslegged with a photo of herself with grandmother

Education October 25, 2024

Kennesaw State undergraduate researcher tackles end-of-life communication

This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photo by Matt Yung Kennesaw State University student researcher Ella Smith is exploring how…

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