Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather March 23, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb, but chance of severe weather low

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday, March 23. However, the chance of severe…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County March 22, 2024

Homicide victim found in vehicle on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide discovered yesterday by officers responding…

Climate and Weather March 22, 2024

Widespread rain, isolated storms expected in Cobb & region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for the afternoon of Friday, March 22. Widespread rain and…

Cobb County March 21, 2024

Cobb police investigate homicide on Akers Ridge Drive

According to a public information release from Sergeant Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department, the department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at…

Sports March 21, 2024

Will The Big Dance Soon Become The Last Dance?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It’s hard to imagine a March without the “Madness,” yet that’s what we could be looking at soon. The NCAA…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County March 21, 2024

Run-down from Tuesday’s BOC zoning meeting

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at its monthly zoning meeting the Cobb County Board of Commissioners denied two townhome developments while later approving plans for a new…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County March 21, 2024

2 seriously injured in motorcycle/dump truck collision in Cobb County

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

Climate and Weather March 21, 2024

Two waves of thunderstorms approaching Cobb starting Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia due to two waves of thunderstorms approaching the region. The…

Town Center March 20, 2024

Cobb County students to showcase art along Noonday Creek Trail

The Town Center Community and Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens collaborated to place 12 egg-shaped wooden displays along the Noonday Creek Trail. The eggs will debut at Smith-Gilbert Gardens on March 23,…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb, but chance of severe weather low

Homicide victim found in vehicle on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County

Widespread rain, isolated storms expected in Cobb & region this afternoon

Cobb police investigate homicide on Akers Ridge Drive

Will The Big Dance Soon Become The Last Dance?

Run-down from Tuesday’s BOC zoning meeting

2 seriously injured in motorcycle/dump truck collision in Cobb County

Two waves of thunderstorms approaching Cobb starting Friday

Cobb County students to showcase art along Noonday Creek Trail