Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime March 9, 2023

Cobb officer shoots man during traffic stop on I-75 near Delk Road

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, a Cobb County police officer shot and injured a man during a traffic stop…

Food March 8, 2023

A Passion For Coffee At Café Clément

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Coffee provokes a visceral feeling. I enjoy a cup or two almost every morning. Not only…

forest wildfire blazing with upright trees silhouetting the background

Climate and Weather March 8, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia in the afternoon and…

Crime March 7, 2023

Man sentenced to five years for computer-related enticement of a minor, child pornography charges

Terrance Deandre Stephens of Snellville pled guilty to one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count of pandering to a minor, one count of furnishing obscene material…

The six members of the Austell City Council plus two staffers seated on the podium before the meeting begins

Austell March 7, 2023

Austell police chief reports critical staffing shortage, asks city council for seven additional officers

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton told the city council that the shortage of available officers creates a danger to residents of the city, and the inability to respond quickly to…

Fire danger March 7, 2023

Fire danger statement issued for Cobb and other counties in region due to low relative humidities

The National Weather Service issued a fire danger statement for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia on Tuesday March 7 due to low relative humidities. What…

Audrey Sydnor: a 75-year-old black woman wearing a wool cap and pullover shirt

Marietta Police Department March 7, 2023

UPDATE: PERSON LOCATED Marietta police seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman with medical conditions that put her at risk

7:12 AM UPDATE Audrey Sydnor located safely! A Marietta Officer spotted Audrey walking in the area near the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Cobb Parkway North just before 7:00…

Behavioral Health March 6, 2023

March is National Disabilities Awareness Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPC My recent article about Lois Curtis – the Georgia woman who was plaintiff in a landmark Supreme Court decision affecting people with disabilities – provides good…

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

Economy March 6, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices decrease over the past week, but not by much

There was a slight decrease in gasoline prices in Georgia over the past week, but not by much. According to the weekly report from AAA, the average price of regular…

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

New Business March 6, 2023

Check out the 61 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for the week ending March 5, 2023

Here are the 61 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect by March 5, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you want…

« 1 … 269 270 271 272 273 … 811 »

Pets and Pet Adoption March 4, 2025

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News