Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth June 15, 2025

Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority meeting includes financial and project reports

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Tourism Bureau Authority held its monthly meeting at City Hall. The first item on the agenda was a financial report, the last one for the city’s…

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Cobb County June 14, 2025

44 new business licenses issued by Cobb over past week

Here are the 44 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 13, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Weekend Quiz June 14, 2025

Cobb Courier Saturday Quiz: How much do you know about Kennesaw?

How much do you know about the City of Kennesaw? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Housing June 14, 2025

The Center for Family Resources’ 2024 Annual Report Reveals A Continuing Housing Crisis for Cobb County Families

The Center for Family Resources submitted the following news release: The Center for Family Resources (CFR) released its 2024 Annual Report, shining a spotlight on the growing housing crisis affecting…

Mableton June 14, 2025

Michael McNeely announces run for Mableton City Council District 2

Michael McNeely distributed the following press release announcing his candidacy for Mableton City Council District 2: Michael McNeely, public safety executive, and community leader, has announced plans to run for…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather June 14, 2025

Scattered storms, possible flooding in Georgia Saturday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service…

Mableton June 13, 2025

Cassandra Brown announces run for Mableton City Council

Cassandra Brown issued the following press release announcing her run for Mableton City Council: Cassandra Brown, candidate for Mableton City Council, is bringing decades of leadership experience and deep community…

Education June 13, 2025

Cobb County’s “Books2Keep” Drives Summer Literacy with Thousands of Free Books

In its third year, the Cobb County Public Library and Cobb County School District’s “Books2Keep” program is fueling summer reading by delivering thousands of free, donated books to families across…

Chattahoochee RiverLands June 13, 2025

Bandits and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Weather June 13, 2025

Thunderstorms expected across north & central GA Friday p.m.

The National Weather Service is warning of strong thunderstorms today across north and central Georgia, with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds expected on Friday, June 13. Additional rounds…

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