Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation & Development June 23, 2025

AAA: Georgia gas prices jump 9 cents over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose nine cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. EV charging…

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Weekend Quiz June 22, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?

How much do you know about the cities within Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday…

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Cobb County June 22, 2025

New businesses licensed by Cobb County over the seven days ending Friday June 20

Here are the 51 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 20, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

a drawing of a feral pig with a drone hovering overhead

Education June 21, 2025

Feral hogs and peanuts prompt KSU AI project

By Mark Woolsey Feral hogs in Georgia cause an estimated $150 million in agricultural damage each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To address this growing threat, Kennesaw…

A black/white cat in loaf position inside a metal cage

Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

Barry Krebs accepting scrapbook award for the South Cobb Lions Club

Community Life June 21, 2025

Cobb Lions win honors at the Lions Clubs State Convention

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention: The Georgia Lions Clubs State Convention came to it’s pinnacle at the…

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

Food and Restaurants June 21, 2025

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park is about to gain a new tenant. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux throws open the doors Monday at 11 a.m., a restaurant employee…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy June 19, 2025

Lockheed Martin announces C-130J Super Hercules wing design extends life of aircraft more than originally estimated

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] In a company press release, Lockheed Martin announced results from a recent testing program showing a significant increase in the expected wing life of…

A map of the Town Center area, a roughly round-shaped mall flanked on the east and west by interstate highways

CIDs and Special Service Districts June 19, 2025

Town Center Community Improvement District elects new board leadership

The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) submitted the following announcement about the election of its new board leadership: The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) today announced the election…

Community Life June 19, 2025

Avenue West Cobb Summer Vibes events includes International Yoga Day class

[Photo above courtesy of The Avenue West Cobb] The Avenue West Cobb distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: The Avenue West Cobb is proud to present Summer Vibes, a…

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