Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

History July 20, 2026

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…

News, Weather July 20, 2026

Heat and Afternoon Storms Highlight Georgia Weather Outlook

Scattered Thunderstorms, Triple-Digit Heat Index Values Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Week Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms and dangerous heat through…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 19, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 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,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

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Crime & Public Safety July 19, 2026

Cobb County Attorney Among Four Indicted in Alleged Jail Contraband Scheme

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

News, Weather July 19, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Could Turn Severe Across North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, according to the National…

History July 18, 2026

Marietta in 1847: Mr. Root’s special elixir’s could cure ANYTHING!

By Larry Felton Johnson This is an evergreen story we resurrect, edit, and add additional information to periodically.This particular incarnation of the story was inspired by a book I’ve been…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 18, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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International August 29, 2026