Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A photo from the Chattahoochee Nature Center's annual Spring Native Plant Sale

Environment February 26, 2026

Chattahoochee Nature Center Announces “Ready, Set, Grow!” Annual Spring Native Plant Sale

Photo provided by the Chattahoochee Nature Center The Chattahoochee Nature center distributed the following news release about its upcoming Spring Native Plant Sale: Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…

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

Community, Things to Do February 26, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday February 27 to Sunday, March 1

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1 Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 • Mother’s Finest in…

Group photo of education officials announcing the KSU and GHC transfer agreement

Education, News February 26, 2026

Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University expand transfer pathways

Photo above: Leaders from Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University signed an agreement to expand an existing transfer partnership. Pictured from left are: Jackie Quiroga, KSU assistant vice president…

White flowers on black background for obituaries

Obituary February 26, 2026

Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, former Life University president, dies at 76

By Mark Woolsey A former president and current chancellor emeritus of Cobb County’s Life University has died. Dr. Guy F. Riekeman served as a chiropractor for more than 50 years…

News, Uncategorized, Weather February 26, 2026

Storms Could Bring 45 MPH Wind Gusts to Georgia Thursday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with the potential for frequent lightning, small hail, and wind gusts approaching 45 mph, according to the latest Hazardous Weather…

Color sihlouettes of five runners on a paved track

Running, Sports February 25, 2026

Volunteers Needed for Town Center Community’s Fifth Annual Noonday Shanty 5K/10K on March 28

The Town Center Community distributed the following press release about the upcoming Noonday Shanty 5K/10K: Community volunteers are needed to help support the Town Center Community’s fifth annual Noonday Shanty…

Poster for the GSO's Cinema Classics, information in article

Music February 25, 2026

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Presents Cinema Classics: The Magic of the Movies.

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement about a special concert at the Strand Theatre: Concert: March 15, 2026 The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre The Georgia…

The Whataburger on Sandy Plains Road in East Cobb

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants February 25, 2026

Whataburger offers no-purchase-necessary freebies in the month of March

Photo above: Whataburger on Sandy Plains Road in East Cobb: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier Whataburger, which has aggressively expanded its footprint into Georgia, including locations in Cobb County, announced a…

Group photo of volunteers who planted willow oak in Thompson Park

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 25, 2026

Willow Oak planting in Thompson Park in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the planting of a willow oak, Mableton’s official tree, in Thompson Park: The City Of Mableton Sustainability, Cobb County…

News, Transportation February 25, 2026

Cobb DOT list currently active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, February 25

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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