Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A drawing of Santa and his reindeer, airborne

Kennesaw October 28, 2023

Decorate a tree for Kennesaw’s Holiday Extravaganza

Would you like to promote your organization, show your creativity in the holiday spirit, and contribute to the beautification of downtown Kennesaw at the same time? If so, read about…

Several people gather around a comfort dog

Cobb County October 28, 2023

Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court celebrates 20 years of service

[Photo courtesy of Cobb County] Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct 26, 2023. Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Childs led the celebration, which included judges,…

Mableton City Council, council members Jeffcoat and Ferguson were absent

Mableton October 27, 2023

How much revenue has Mableton received, how much spent, and where did it come from?

[Photo: Mableton City Council October 26, council members Jeffcoat and Ferguson were absent] The City of Mableton is still setting up the processes to capture revenue and plan for expenses,…

A graphic of a see-saw with two people on one side and one on the other

Opinion October 27, 2023

Gerrymandering, Or Georgiamandering?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College US District Court Judge Steve Jones wrote that the district maps, drawing by GOP politicians after the last census, violate…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna October 26, 2023

Smyrna candidates, incumbents sound off at candidate forum

by Arielle Robinson Diversity, small business, and lobbyists were among the topics three Smyrna candidates running for election discussed at a forum hosted by the Cobb Democracy Center, Cobb Alphas,…

Tracy Styf speaking on the State of the District’s “Town and Gown” panel alongside Justin Haight, director of talent partnerships, public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (left) and Dr. Kathy Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University (right) Photo courtesy of the Town Center Community

Town Center October 26, 2023

Town Center community held its second State of the District on Tuesday

[Above: Tracy Styf speaking on the State of the District’s “Town and Gown” panel alongside Justin Haight, director of talent partnerships, public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (left) and…

Opinion October 26, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

by Clay Jones

Kennesaw October 26, 2023

Kennesaw’s Day with Santa parade and festival is coming Dec 2

The City of Kennesaw will hold its annual Day with Santa parade and festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. This year’s Day with Santa will be sponsored by Whataburger. The…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 26, 2023

Cobb police say man commits suicide after non-fatally shooting his brother

[Except under special circumstances the Cobb County Courier withholds the name of the person out of consideration for the family] According to the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Special…

The brick front of the Lewis Ray Library, with dappled shade

Smyrna October 26, 2023

Cobb County’s Lewis Ray library to reopen in November with a focus on children

Photo of Lewis Ray Library: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier The Cobb County Public Library announced that the Lewis Ray Library is expected to reopen on Monday, November 27 following…

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