Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Road sign at Mableton Parkway and Community Drive

Mableton September 16, 2024

Pedestrian killed on Mableton Parkway Saturday evening

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A pedestrian was killed while trying…

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Business September 16, 2024

38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 13

Here are the 38 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 13, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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

Transportation September 16, 2024

Average Georgia gasoline price finally dips below $3

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia declined nine cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Here in Georgia,…

Climate and Weather September 16, 2024

Isolated storms possible in north and central GA tomorrow through Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Monday, September 16. While the probability of hazardous weather…

People of all ages sit at breakfast table

Mableton September 15, 2024

Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb raises funds for reading and education

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Kiwanis Club Of Greater South Cobb annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser: The Kiwanis Club Of Greater South Cobb…

Climate and Weather September 15, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Georgia, but little likelihood of widespread hazard

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Sunday, September 15. However, no widespread hazardous weather is…

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 September 14, 2024

Cobb awarded AAA credit rating for 27th year in a row

Cobb County has again been awarded a AAA credit rating by the nation’s top three credit rating agencies. This is the 27th year in a row Cobb has achieved this…

Marietta September 14, 2024

Local traffic only on Callaway Road during North Georgia State Fair

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has announced a traffic plan for the area around Jim R. Miller Park for the 2024 North Georgia State Fair Sept. 19–29, Jim Miller Fairgrounds,…

Climate and Weather September 14, 2024

Flood watch remains in effect for Cobb and region Saturday; heavy rains possible through Sunday

A flood watch is in effect for Cobb County and other western Georgia counties through Saturday morning, September 14, and periods of heavy rainfall are possible through Sunday. What is…

An evergreen bonsai in a small ceramic tray

Marietta September 13, 2024

View 50 bonsais at Marietta Tree Keepers’ annual Fall Sip n’ Stroll

Marietta Tree Keepers‘ annual Fall Sip n’ Stroll on Friday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m., will feature a visit to the home of Marietta Bonsai Master Rick & Susan Dawsey….

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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