Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Business May 11, 2025

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 9, 2025 These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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News Brief May 11, 2025

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians were startled by an unusual earthquake that rattled several southeastern states just after 9 a.m. Saturday. The 4.1 magnitude temblor was centered about 13 miles…

Weather May 11, 2025

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of the potential for flash flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and isolated tornadoes through…

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Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

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News Brief May 10, 2025

Cleanup on Smyrna partial train derailment continues Friday night

By Mark Woolsey Cleanup work continued into Friday evening at the scene of a partial train derailment in Smyrna. Seventeen cars of a CSX train derailed shortly before 2:30 a.m….

Transportation May 9, 2025

Lanes closed on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties Friday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following notice about overnight lane closures starting Friday evening May 9: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on Interstate 285…

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Opinion May 9, 2025

The South, Especially Georgia, Could Face Big Challenges From A Tariff War

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Spring Tariff Wars that the Trump Administration launched have sparked fears of a severe economic recession, and even empty…

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Cobb County May 9, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission delays recommendation on controversial cell tower in northwest Cobb

By Larry Felton Johnson At its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed (held) making a recommendation on a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) request that…

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