Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News, Weather August 4, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with locally gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall possible this afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and…

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Opinion August 3, 2026

Should The “Back To School” List Include Child Tax Credits Or Tariffs?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Early August is the annual ritual of “Back to School Shopping” in America, where parents engage in shopping for their…

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 3, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What does Cobb’s Probate Court Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever been in the…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 3, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Modestly on Falling Oil Prices

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are seeing modest relief at the gas pump as gasoline prices begin to ease, driven by lower crude oil prices and reduced concerns…

News, Weather August 3, 2026

National Weather Service Forecasts Storms Across North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms and isolated storms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the potential for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall, especially across eastern portions of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026

Cobb County Magistrate Court: A Quiz

The Courier is developing a series called Cobb County Explained to help educate county residents about how important institutions here work. One of the entries for the county’s court system…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 2, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What does Cobb’s Magistrate Court do?

You might have watched a police show on television, where an officer calls in a request to a judge for a search warrant. If this call were from a police…

News, Weather August 2, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of Georgia Today

Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across parts of north and central Georgia today, with the greatest risk south and east of the Interstate 85 corridor. The National Weather Service…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Community Life, Libraries August 2, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library features the AARP Smart Driver Course

By Kelly Johnson On Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at 9:30 AM, North Cobb Regional Library will host the American Association of Retired Persons and its AARP Smart Driver Course. While…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 1, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 1 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026