Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy, Local Business June 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber to Present KSU Economist Roger Tutterow at July Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series will continue July 13 with an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Roger Tutterow, by a well-known Georgia economist, who will offer business leaders…

History June 10, 2026

A high school student comments on Cobb County’s roads: in 1899

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

Smyrna June 10, 2026

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This is an expansion and republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Community Life June 10, 2026

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Releases 2025 Annual Report

The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority distributed the following announcement of its annual report highlighting the events of the previous year: Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, Cobb Energy Performing Arts…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety June 10, 2026

21 graduate from Sheriff’s Office training academy

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens had a no-nonsense message for 21 people graduating from the sheriff’s first-ever training academy class. His message: being first brings great responsibility. “You will define…

Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather June 10, 2026

Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Across North and Central Georgia

Residents across north and central Georgia could see isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon, mainly across North Georgia. Thunderstorm chances will continue daily through the weekend, with potential…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 9, 2026

How much do you know about Kennesaw? Take the quiz and find out!

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? The Cobb County Courier runs daily quizzes. Each quiz will focus on a place or topic about Cobb County. The…

Government & Politics June 9, 2026

Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting

By Mark Woolsey Only a small number of Cobb voters turned out for the first two days of early voting in the upcoming primary runoff set for June 16. Cobb…

Community, Giving Back to the Community June 9, 2026

Cobb County Charity Motorcycle Ride Returns June 20 to Combat Senior Food Insecurity

A community motorcycle ride aimed at helping older adults facing hunger in Cobb County will return next summer, with proceeds supporting local meal assistance programs serving vulnerable seniors. The Senior…

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Health & Wellness August 7, 2026