Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Public Library August 13, 2023

Cobb Public Library offers books by mail for people with mobility barriers

Don’t let physical mobility issues, illness or lack of a car stop you from using the library. In addition to the library’s rich digital resources, you can also get books…

Mableton August 13, 2023

Flag counts and moonshine stills: the early days of Six Flags over Georgia

[This is a version of an article we published in January of 2017, when the readership of the Cobb County Courier was less than a tenth of what it is…

Climate and Weather August 13, 2023

Fog, high heat and thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and across the region Sunday August 13

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday Aug 13, 2023. Until 9 a.m. patchy fog is forecast,…

Climate and Weather August 12, 2023

Heat advisory in effect in Cobb County until 8 p.m. Saturday, August 12

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Cobb County and other nearby counties in effect until 8 p.m. today, Saturday Augst 12. The heat index is expected to…

A sidewalk with a chalk rainbow and the words "You are loved"

Marietta August 12, 2023

Chalktoberfest comes to Marietta Square this October

Mark your calendars early for a community event in Marietta that includes chalk art, children’s events, live musical performances, an antique auto show, and for the adults in the community,…

A shield with drawings representing different disasters, tornado, lightning, flood, fire

Cobb County August 12, 2023

Cobb’s Emergency Management Agency offers training in response to community disasters

Are you prepared to jump to the aid of your community in the case of a disaster? The Cobb County Emergency Management Agency posted the following article about a great…

History August 12, 2023

It’s the early 20th Century, and the automobile begins its rapid rise to dominate the roads of Cobb County

[Editor’s note: This is a version of an article we published in 2017, when the traffic to our site was around 10,000 visitors per month. We are now more than…

Marietta August 11, 2023

Marietta Fire Department to host 2nd annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Would you like to put your endurance to the test, and at the same time support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Marietta Firefighter Support Fund? The Marietta Fire…

Tamara Dworetz stands armed outstretched on a podium in front of a small orchestra

Music August 11, 2023

Marietta-based Georgia Philharmonic announces its 2023-2024 season, including a return to Dragon Con

The Georgia Philharmonic, which performs in Lassiter Hall in Marietta, announced its 2023-2024 season, which includes a return to this year’s Dragon Con on Saturday, September 2. Atlanta native Tamara…

Climate and Weather August 11, 2023

Scattered thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and surrounding region Friday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, August 11, 2023. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to enter northwest…

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