Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Cobb County January 15, 2025

BOC holds public hearing on engineering services for King Springs Road sidewalks

Before the regular meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners this morning, a public hearing was held in anticipation of spending an amount above $100,000 to hire a consulting…

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Powder Springs January 15, 2025

The incorporation of Powder Springs — September 1883

This article was originally published as the fifth article in our series Cobb County history through documents. We’ve decided to republish some of our early, evergreen articles that were first…

Cobb County January 14, 2025

Cobb County announces election for Civil Service Board: Post 5

Are you interested in representing the rights of Cobb County employees? Cobb County announced that an election will be held for Post 5 on the Cobb County Civil Service Board….

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Marietta January 14, 2025

Marietta opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

The City of Marietta has announced its intention to opt out of the Georgia homestead tax exemption created with the passage and signing into law of House Bill 581. Three…

Education January 13, 2025

Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift

[The following article by Elyssa Reed first appeared on the Kennesaw State Unversity website, republished with permission. Photo by Judith Pishnery] Borja de Olano, a retired executive from The Coca-Cola…

Cumberland January 13, 2025

New access ramp to I-75 express lanes opening in Cumberland area soon

If you commute to or from the Cumberland Community Improvement District near Truist Park and the Battery, a new option will soon open to make the trip easier. In a…

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Acworth January 13, 2025

1907: A campaign in Acworth to break away from Cobb County

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically republish, often edited with more information as we research the topic. It was originally published in May of last year.] Since Georgia…

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Transportation January 13, 2025

Georgia gas prices rise 3 cents over the past 7 days

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose three cents over the past week. reaching an average cost of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded. “This month, oil…

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Quiz of the Week January 12, 2025

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County?: Quiz of the Week

Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers. Here on the main website, it will be a weekly quiz. Normally, it…

Snowy roadway and Chevron station at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Oakdale Road/Discovery Blvd. A highway road sign hangs over the intersection

Weather January 12, 2025

Winter storm kept police in Cobb County busy; travel danger still present

By Mark Woolsey Travel conditions eased across Cobb County Saturday after Friday’s snowstorm kept first responders and road crews hopping. Authorities warn that problems could still crop up in the…

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Mableton January 20, 2025

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