Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Food Safety October 28, 2025

E.A. Sween Recalls nearly 128,000 Pounds of Pulled Pork Sandwiches Over Plastic Contamination

[Editor’s note: As a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food…

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Marietta October 28, 2025

Update: Domestic dispute escalates into homicide in Marietta

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department provided the following update: Stepfather Succumbs To Injuries Marietta Detectives continued their investigation through the night. We…

Elections October 27, 2025

Early voting for GA state Senate District 35 kicks off

By Mark Woolsey Early voting begins today in the upcoming special election in Georgia State Senate District 35, set for Nov. 18. District 35 covers much of the Smyrna and…

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Fuel Cost October 27, 2025

Gas price average in GA continues to fall, while statewide EV charging rate bumps upward

Georgia gasoline prices continued to fall over the past week, while EV charging rates bumped upward. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices fell two cents in Georgia, reaching an…

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Weather October 27, 2025

Showers and storms continue in Georgia Monday through midweek

A wet start to the week is expected across north and central Georgia, with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms today. While severe weather is not anticipated, localized flash flooding and…

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Weekend Quiz October 26, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

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

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new business October 26, 2025

31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Weather October 26, 2025

Numerous showers expected across Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, with gusty winds possible in isolated areas. While no organized severe weather is…

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Libraries October 26, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library celebrates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a two-part event this November. The first event, The American Revolution in…

Food Safety October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

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