Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 4, 2026

How much do you know about the cities in Cobb County? take Part 1 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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Crime & Public Safety August 4, 2026

Smyrna Police Identify One Suspect, Seek Another in Road Rage Case

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

Government & Politics, Local government August 4, 2026

Smyrna Looking for Artist Team to Create Library Mural

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna city officials are looking to burnish the city’s growing reputation as a hub of public art. The chairman of the city council public art committee, council…

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News, Weather August 4, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with locally gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall possible this afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and…

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Opinion August 3, 2026

Should The “Back To School” List Include Child Tax Credits Or Tariffs?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Early August is the annual ritual of “Back to School Shopping” in America, where parents engage in shopping for their…

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 3, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What does Cobb’s Probate Court Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever been in the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 3, 2026

Cobb County Probate Court: A Quiz

The Courier is developing a series called Cobb County Explained to help educate county residents about how important institutions here work. One of the entries about the county’s court system…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 3, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Modestly on Falling Oil Prices

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are seeing modest relief at the gas pump as gasoline prices begin to ease, driven by lower crude oil prices and reduced concerns…

News, Weather August 3, 2026

National Weather Service Forecasts Storms Across North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms and isolated storms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the potential for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall, especially across eastern portions of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 2, 2026

Cobb County Magistrate Court: A Quiz

The Courier is developing a series called Cobb County Explained to help educate county residents about how important institutions here work. One of the entries for the county’s court system…

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Health & Wellness August 7, 2026