Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather April 18, 2025

High fire danger in Georgia for fourth straight day

For the fourth consecutive day, the National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday April 18 due to…

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

Cobb County April 17, 2025

Motorcyclist seriously injured on South Cobb Drive

[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…

District Attorney Sonya F. Allen unveils "Hope Lives Here" mural and introduces The RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center

Cobb County April 17, 2025

Family Justice Center renamed RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center

Cobb’s Family Justice Center got a rebranding and a new mural. On April 9, District Attorney Sonya F. Allen unveiled the mural at the renamed RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center…

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Weather April 17, 2025

Ongoing High Fire Risk Across Portions of Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for due to expected low humidity. What is in the statement?…

A screenshot of an 1838 ad for the Powder Springs Hotel

Powder Springs April 16, 2025

1838 advertisement for the Powder Springs Hotel

[This is an evergreen article about the history of Powder Springs. We periodically update and republish these articles as we find additional information] The Courier makes heavy use of the…

Marietta April 16, 2025

Tombstone cleaning workshop coming to Marietta City Cemetery

(Photo above from Davis Chapel Cemetery — Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) The Marietta History Center will continue its series of tombstone cleaning workshops with a session scheduled for Saturday,…

Photo of professor Sohyun An standing outside

Education April 16, 2025

Kennesaw State professor earns Mid-Career Award from American Educational Research Association

This article by Amber Perry was first published on the Kennesaw State University website. It is republished with permission. The photo above is from the KSU website. Kennesaw State University…

Weather April 16, 2025

High fire danger in Georgia continues today

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, due to expected low humidity, dry…

Side-by-side photo of two women authors: Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight

Powder Springs April 15, 2025

Book Worm Book Fest Returns to Powder Springs for Weeklong Literary Celebration

[Photo above: L-R Denny Brice, Eliza Knight. Photos provided by Cobb County Public Library] According to a press release from the Cobb County Public Library, the 2025 Book Worm Book…

Weather April 15, 2025

Low humidity + gusty winds spell high fire danger in Georgia

Expected low humidity and gusty winds spell high fire danger for north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other…

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