Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Climate and Weather May 2, 2023

Wind advisory issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region for this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Cobb County and other parts of the region in effect from noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023. What is…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County May 1, 2023

Chairwoman Lisa Cupid to deliver the Cobb State of the County address, Thursday May 4

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will present the 2023 Cobb County State of the County address, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Jennie T. Anderson…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta May 1, 2023

Multicar pileup on I-75 in Marietta results in life-threatening injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) unit is investigating a serious injury collision that…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy May 1, 2023

Despite increase in demand, Georgia gasoline prices dropped on decrease in crude oil prices

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week, dropping an average of six cents per gallon. This happened despite an increase in demand, which would normally drive…

Climate and Weather May 1, 2023

High fire danger expected this afternoon in Cobb County due to low humidity plus strong winds

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other parts of the region for Monday May 1, 2023 due to expected low afternoon humidity…

Officials shoveling dirt in Chattahoochee RiverLands groundbreaking ceremony (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier)

Chattahoochee RiverLands April 30, 2023

Groundbreaking held for Mableton trailhead of the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County residents, non-profit organization leaders, public officials, and Georgia’s U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff gathered at Discovery Park in Mableton last Monday for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands’…

Climate and Weather April 30, 2023

Rain and isolated thunderstorms to continue this morning, Sunday, April 30, in Cobb County and other parts of the region

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue this morning, Sunday, April 30, in Cobb County and other parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. What is…

Climate and Weather April 29, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County: chance of thunderstorms with marginal chance of severe storms to the south

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region due to the possibility of thunderstorms. South of Atlanta those storms have…

Transportation April 28, 2023

Weekend lane closures on I-75 between Akers Mill and Terrell Mill roads in Cobb County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 betwee Akers Mill and Terrell Mill roads. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the work…

Crime April 28, 2023

Fulton County deputy charged with human trafficking in Cobb County

The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr distributed the following public information release this afternoon: ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of Fulton County…

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