Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents July 3, 2026

Cobb police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

[ The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A 23-year-old Powder Springs motorcyclist was killed…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Community Life, Libraries July 3, 2026

America250 Events Fill July Calendar at Switzer Library in Marietta

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about special events in the Switzer Library‘s Georgia Room: The Georgia Room is celebrating America250 with special programs on the historical journey…

News, Weather July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 2, 2026

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….

Community Life, Libraries July 2, 2026

Children to “revolt” at Mountain View Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson A week before hosting Marietta History Center’s Revolutionary America presentation, for children 5 to 12 years of age on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM, Mountain View…

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

Community, Things to Do July 2, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 3 to Sunday, July 5

Independence Day events dominate the weekend’s schedule. Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, June 5,…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Air Quality, Weather & Environment July 2, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert for July 2

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for metro Atlanta for Thursday, July 2. This alert means that air pollution…

News, Weather July 2, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees

Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 1, 2026

How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Public safety is one of the most important functions of local government. Cobb County has multiple city police, a county police department, a sheriff’s department, and…

News, Transportation July 1, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 1

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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International August 29, 2026