Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather December 20, 2023

Fire danger alert issued for Cobb and surrounding region due to low humidity

The National Weather Service issued a fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Wednesday December 20. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

Acworth December 19, 2023

Acworth Citizens Police Academy begins Feb 26; applications now open

Are you a resident of the City of Acworth who is interested in getting a close look at how the Acworth Police Department operates? Applications are open for the Citizens…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 19, 2023

Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp accepting applications

Are you looking for a winter camp for your child aged 6-12? Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is now accepting applications. We’ve reprinted the details below from the City of…

Mableton officers in front of winning wreath

Mableton December 19, 2023

Photos from Mableton Christmas events

[Mableton officers in front of winning wreath — Photo provided by Barry Krebs] Barry Krebs sent us a couple of Christmas themed photo collection, one from Christmas on the Square,…

Climate and Weather December 19, 2023

Danger of fire in Cobb County Tuesday afternoon due to expected low humidity

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday December 19 due to expected low relative humidity this…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton December 18, 2023

Businesses within Mableton city limits should apply for and renew licenses with the city, not with Cobb County

As the City of Mableton takes on services that were previously provided by Cobb County, one of the city’s new roles is business license applications and renewals. For 2024, if…

Opinion December 18, 2023

Data Shows Georgia Workers Are Miserable. See What’s “Driving” The Results

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College In the 2022 election, GOP Governor Brian Kemp insisted that Georgians were pretty happy, while his Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation December 18, 2023

GA gasoline prices drop below $3 per gallon average over the past week

The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia fell below $3 again over the past week, and is $2.96 per gallon as of the publication of this…

Mableton December 17, 2023

Update on Mableton City Council meeting: Important insurance ordinance update required

UPDATE: Mayor Michael Owens messaged the Courier and explained that the reason for the back-to-back meetings Monday and Tuesday is to update the city’s insurance ordinance. Here is what he…

Climate and Weather December 17, 2023

Wind advisory in Cobb County and surrounding region through 7 p.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Sunday December 17. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening….

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