Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Business March 25, 2023

Check out the 49 new businesses licensed by Cobb County over the past week

Here are the 49 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect by Sunday, March 26, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you…

Climate and Weather March 25, 2023

A hazardous weather outlook remains in effect for Cobb County as north Georgia threatened by a line of storms

A hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties remains in effect Saturday, March 25 as a cold front threatens to bring a line of storms through…

Transportation March 24, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 between Akers Mill and Terrell Mill roads beginning Friday night, March 24

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 between Akers Mill and Terrell Mill roads beginning tonight, Friday, March 24, for bridge rehab work. The closures will…

Marietta March 24, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 from Allgood Road to Canton Road in the Marietta area for bridge preservation work

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 between Allgood Road and Canton Road in the Marietta area beginning tonight, Friday March 24, for bridge preservation work….

Marietta March 24, 2023

Marietta Police offer a women’s self-defense course for high school seniors and their parents or guardians

The Marietta Police Department will offer a 12-hour Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System course beginning April 17, specifically for high school women and their female parent or female guardian. The…

Transportation March 24, 2023

Road Work And Lane Closure Information For Cobb County Posted By The Cobb DOT For The Week Of Saturday, March 25 To Friday, March 31, 2023

ALERTS South Barrett Reliever Phase 3 – The South Barrett Reliever, Phase 3 consists of the extension and widening of Shiloh Valley/Greers Chapel Drive across I-75 and connecting into the existing…

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation March 24, 2023

Alternating lane closures on South Cobb Drive from the Fulton County line to Austell Road overnight Friday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced alternating lane closures on South Cobb Drive from the Fulton County line to Austell Road (SR 5). The press release describes the scope…

Climate and Weather March 24, 2023

Thunderstorms expected in Cobb County beginning Friday evening with possible severe storms along with risk of isolated flash flooding and tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region beginning tonight March 24 and lasting at least into Saturday evening. Thunderstorms…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County March 24, 2023

Arrest warrant issued for Ohio man in connection with a homicide at Cobb County apartment complex near Favor Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, an arrest warrant has been issued for an Ohio man in connection with a…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 23, 2023

Marietta and Habitat for Humanity to break ground on housing for city and school employees

On April 12, 2023, the City of Marietta and Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the first home…

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Mableton January 27, 2025

Special called meeting of Mableton City Council to decide on trash pickup ordinance

The City of Mableton will hold a special meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28. The primary purpose of the meeting is to decide on a solid waste management (trash pickup) ordinance….

Elections January 27, 2025

Responses to survey from the Cobb Courier to candidates for District 4 in the Cobb Board of Commissioners special election

[Editor’s note: as editor of the Cobb County Courier I admit total defeat in my effort to force the answers that came in to me in different formats into a…

Climate and Weather January 27, 2025