Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Headlights of two approaching cars through thick fog

Weather December 8, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: dense fog advisory until 9 a.m. Thursday, December 8

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to expected dense fog the morning of Thursday, December 8, and…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County Police Department December 7, 2022

Pedestrian killed on Austell Road at Pat Mell Road.

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Unit is investigating the death of a…

A large pit-bull type dog with one ear up in a quizzical expression looks back over his shoulder toward the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2022

“Did I hear right? You’re looking for a doggy to take home? Come over here and let’s talk!”: Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is Ziggy. According to the shelter, Ziggy is a large, docile, mixed pitbull-type dog. Ziggy…

A large grey short-haired cat, looking upward at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2022

“I’m a big boy, and quite imperious, which makes me the perfect cat for you to take home!” Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a domestic short-haired male, and hasn’t been named yet. He’s a big boy, at…

2022 Elections December 7, 2022

Raphael Warnock wins U.S. Senate runoff, giving Democrats a 51-seat majority

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 6, 2022 This story was updated at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. …

Cobb weather March 6: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather December 7, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of rain under cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The expected high is near 71 degrees….

Weather December 7, 2022

Dense fog advisory for Cobb County continues until 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, December 7,…

Weather December 6, 2022

Dense fog advisory in effect for Cobb and other north Georgia counties until tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. Wed. December 7

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other parts of north Georgia on Tuesday, December 6 (today) that will last until Wednesday December 7…

A 2023 poster for the Marietta Theatre Company promoting season tickets

The Arts, Theatre December 6, 2022

Marietta Theatre Company is a True Hidden Gem

By Brian Benefield [Brian does the Courier’s Second Helpings series about food and eating in Cobb County, and also reports on other topics, usually focused on Marietta and Marietta Square]…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

2022 Elections December 6, 2022

Georgia runoff elections are exciting, but costly for voters and democracy

by John A. Tures, LaGrange College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Georgia, if no candidate receives 50% of the general election vote for a…

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