Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

News, Transportation July 8, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 8

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 8, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 7, 2026

Cobb Government and Civics: a weekly quiz

We run quizzes nearly every day in the Cobb County Courier. The topics rotate, and cover everything from government to entertainment. This quiz, Cobb Government and Civics, will be a…

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Opinion July 7, 2026

The Uses, And Tragic Misuses, Of Bear Spray

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What started as a summer swim ended in tragedy as a woman used bear spray in an argument inside an…

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Education, News July 7, 2026

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings

Cobb Post 2 member of the Board of Education, Becky Sayler, posted the following FAQ about the Cobb school tax hearings and the relationship between the tax and the Cobb…

News, Weather July 7, 2026

High heat, scattered storms to continue in GA for next 5 to 7 days

Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Hot…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 6, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 2 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cities within Cobb County perform a number of the functions of government that fall to county government in the unincorporated areas. But how much do you…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 6, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall After Independence Day as Lower Oil Costs Ease Pain at the Pump

Georgia motorists are seeing continued relief at the gas pump following the Independence Day holiday, with the statewide average price for regular gasoline declining as lower crude oil prices and…

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Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 6, 2026

Independence Day Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey An Independence Day accident claimed the life of a Cobb County motorcyclist. Cobb County Police say it happened at around 2:20 p.m Saturday afternoon on Church Road at Saddlebrook Creek Drive. The…

News, Weather July 6, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat Advisory and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 107 degrees in parts of east central Georgia. The…

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