Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Macland Road in Cobb County

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

A packed meeting room with Cobb County residents, many holding protest signs.

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Cobb BOC delays decision on stormwater utility fees

Photo: Caleb Groves by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision on the proposed stormwater utility fee code amendments until August amid public opposition on Tuesday,…

Cobb County March 27, 2024

Cobb police announce schedule of Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Cobb County Police Department announced the schedule for the 2024 Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy. According to the news release on the Cobb County website: This 16-week program…

Opinion March 27, 2024

Keeping “SMART” Lenten Resolutions, Even After Easter

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Whether you’re a Christian or not, it’s time to think of goals you’ve set out to improve your life, whether…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta March 27, 2024

Marietta’s Gem City Spring Break Camp starts April 1

The City of Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Gem City Spring Break Camp begins next week, April 1-5, for children ages 6 – 12, at Custer Park Sports & Fitness…

Climate and Weather March 27, 2024

Cobb County hazardous weather outlook: isolated to scattered storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, March 27. The alert was issued because of…

Mableton March 26, 2024

2024 Taste of Mableton coming April 13

Just a reminder as it gets closer to the date of the event: The Mableton Improvement Coalition issued the following announcement about the return of the popular Taste of Mableton:…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community March 26, 2024

A Cuisine Culture at Silla Del Toro

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] We just returned from a vacation in Spain, and I can now fully understand the relaxed vibe,…

The big bad wolf blowing down one of the three little pigs straw houses

Climate and Weather March 26, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb and region: wind advisory and scattered storms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for today: Tuesday, March 26. We are under a wind…

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

Transportation March 25, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices remain stable over the past week

According to the weekly report from AAA, gasoline prices in Georgia remained steady over the past week at an average cost of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Georgia gas…

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Food Safety February 15, 2026

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