Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

My 2023 Chevy Bolt 1LT EV (electric vehicle)

Going Electric October 6, 2025

More about my Chevy Bolt EV

By Larry Felton Johnson A bit over a month ago (in the last week of August 2025), I got a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, and wrote about it in a…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost October 6, 2025

Gasoline price in GA rises modestly; EV fast-charging rates steady

Georgia gasoline prices rose an average of two cents over the past week, reversing the slight drop of previous weeks. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia edged…

A row of Kennesaw Police Department cruisers with multifamily buildings past a black metal fence

Kennesaw October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw police say Sunday morning gunfire at a local restaurant led to an arrest and three injuries. A police spokesman says they responded to a shooting call…

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Weekend Quiz October 5, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Test your knowledge of the City of Mableton! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton October 5, 2025

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

The Mableton City Council’s work session agenda for its meeting on Monday, October 6, is lengthy and includes presentations on a wide range of topics, from HR policies to fleet…

Mikailah Peoples and family at new home site

Housing October 5, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign (updated)

[Photo of Mikailah Peoples and family provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta] By Mark Woolsey [Editor’s note: this story was updated with additional information and quotes] Habitat…

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new business October 5, 2025

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens receives Rotary Club Citizen of the Year

Mableton October 4, 2025

Report & Photos from ceremony naming Mableton Mayor Michael Owens South Cobb Rotary Citizen of the Year

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the South Cobb Rotary Club ceremony conferring its Citizen of the Year award on Mableton Mayor Michael Owens:…

Riverside Elementary School beautification project group photo

Community Life October 4, 2025

Report & photos from Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project: The Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project was a huge success asvolunteers from…

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Elections October 10, 2025

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