Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A man and a woman orating, and a megaphone

Opinion October 6, 2023

If you’re involved in the political system, you’re a politician

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the first things political office seekers do when they run as candidates is to say they are “not…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County October 5, 2023

Cobb magistrate judge finds no probable cause for aggravated stalking charge against Iowa man

by Caleb Groves During a hearing Wednesday a Cobb County magistrate judge was unable to find probable cause for a homeless man born in Iowa to be charged with aggravated…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Cobb County October 5, 2023

ArtsBridge Foundation 2023-2024 series includes music and theatre education

The ArtsBridge Foundation announced in a press release that registration is now open for K-12 schools in Georgia to participate in the foundation’s 2023-2024 arts education series. The first event,…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta October 5, 2023

The Glover Park After Dark Series will get you in the Halloween spirit

Glover Park fountain on Marietta Square (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier] The inaugural season of the Glover Park After Dark Series continues next Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m.,…

A group of Danish citizens look at an F-35 fighter jet

Business October 5, 2023

Lockheed Martin delivers the first four of Denmark’s permanently-based F-35s

[Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin] The first four of the Kingdom of Denmark’s permanently-based F-35A Lightning II aircraft were delivered to Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark. View Larger Map The Lockheed…

A group of Drug Treatment Court graduates and Judge Kimberly Childs and staff pose for photo

Justice October 4, 2023

Graduation ceremony held for Cobb Drug Treatment Court participants

[Photo courtesy of Cobb County government] On Monday, October 2, the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of a group of participants in the program attended by judges,…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Cumberland October 4, 2023

Football, movies, music and more: the Battery Atlanta releases its October schedule

The Battery (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) The Battery Atlanta released its schedule for the beginning of the fall season. Events include Friday movie nights, an escape room, College…

Title stating "Two Political Cartoons by Clay Jones"

Opinion October 4, 2023

Two political cartoons from Clay Jones

Political cartoonist Clay Jones ran two back-to-back cartoons, but due to an overloaded schedule, the Cobb County Courier did not schedule yesterday’s. So here are both of them. Enjoy! by…

Two visually-impaired goalball athletes diving for the ball in front of a net

Smyrna October 4, 2023

Smyrna resident and goalball champion Matt Simpson to compete in Parapan American Games

[Matt Simpson (r) of Smyrna, Ga., competes in the goalball competition at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. photo courtesy of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes ] Smyrna…

A tan labrador retriever with tongue's out and scarf

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

October Pet Adoption: Why Autumn is a Great Time to Welcome a New Furry Family Member

Photo above from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist October is not just a month for falling leaves and…

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