Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News, Weather August 7, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Calls for Friday Thunderstorms

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Isolated flash flooding may also…

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Community Life August 6, 2026

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience

The City of Kennesaw announced that Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host its annual fundraising event, Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience, on Sunday, Oct. 4, offering guests an evening of seasonal…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Transportation & Development August 6, 2026

Full Closure of I-285 from S. Atlanta Road to Paces Ferry This Weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release about this weekend’s full closure of I-285 from South Atlanta Road to Paces Ferry Road beginning Friday evening. The stretch…

A high school marching band at Austell's National Night Out event

Community Life August 6, 2026

Austell National Night Out Brings Community Together at Legion Field Park

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the City of Austell’s National Night Out: We appreciate the City of Austell for hosting their National Night Out…

Crime & Public Safety August 6, 2026

One dead, one injured in crash on Sandtown Road

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

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Crime & Public Safety August 6, 2026

Cobb police to hold town hall meetings on Automatic License Plate Readers (aka Flock cameras)

By Mark Woolsey The controversy over Flock Safety cameras-automated license plate readers and vehicle trackers-will get a further airing in Cobb County. At a Wednesday news conference, Board of Commissioners…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do August 6, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 7 to Sunday, August 9

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 7, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 6, 2026

How much do you know about museums in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Museums in Cobb County: Part 1 Cobb County is home to a number of fascinating museums ranging from fine arts, to history, to aviation. The quiz…

News, Weather August 6, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Through Weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms this afternoon and…

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Letters to the Editor August 5, 2026

Letter to the Editor: “What’s the rush city hall?”

Dear Editor, A self-storage facility is seeking approval for an 18 megawatts data center in Franklin Gateway, a marginalized community in Marietta. Elected officials tout this proposal as a “win-win”…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026