Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

October Pet Adoption: Why Autumn is a Great Time to Welcome a New Furry Family Member

Photo above from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist October is not just a month for falling leaves and…

The road sign at Austell Road and Austell Circle

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Pedestrian fatally injured when hit by driver at Austell Road and Austell Circle

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a pedestrian fatality on…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County October 3, 2023

Judicial Council of Georgia give Cobb Magistrate and Probate courts top marks

Cobb County Magistrate and Probate courts were both recognized by the Judicial Council of Georgia for “exceptional caseload management,” the county announced in a press release. The website of the…

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

Mableton October 3, 2023

Fatal vehicular accident at Six Flags Over Georgia

[Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] According to a public information release from Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department,…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports October 3, 2023

The Atlanta Braves Need The Ghosts Of World Series Past During This Postseason Run

[Photo of Braves sign at entrance to Truist Park: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier] By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As my son and I attended the…

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Cobb County October 2, 2023

Breeze 2.0 mobile app available for CobbLinc riders now

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (Cobb DOT) announced that the Breeze 2.0 mobile app is now available for download by CobbLinc riders. It is available for iOS and Android…

Marietta October 2, 2023

Marietta Power and Water celebrates its annual Public Power and Clean Water Week

Marietta Power and Water is celebrating its annual Public Power and Clean Water Week October 1 -7, 2023. The celebration corresponds with the American Public Power Association’s Public Power Week,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation October 2, 2023

Gasoline prices drop over past week, driven by Kemp’s gas tax supension + seasonal reduction in demand

Gasoline prices in Georgia have dropped compared to the previous week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This is 6 cents lower…

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

Cobb County October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Cobb elections board to host town hall meeting Tuesday October 3

Free and fair elections should be the defining characteristic of American democracy, and all citizens need to play a role to make sure we live up to that ideal. An…

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