Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 29, 2024

What Should Be The Atlanta Braves’ First Option At Third?

By Daniel Bonner [Bonner is a player on the LaGrange College baseball team and a political science student] The start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season looked promising for…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta August 29, 2024

Marietta Roots Craft Beer Festival to benefit historic William Root House Museum

William Root House (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) Would you like to sample locally produced craft beer and food from local restaurants while supporting historic preservation? On September 13, several…

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

Cobb County August 29, 2024

Woman killed in crash on East West Connector

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

Climate and Weather August 29, 2024

Thunderstorms possible in Georgia today, with increased chances heading into weekend

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, August 29. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon,…

Education August 28, 2024

Kennesaw State receives Georgia Serves grant to boost student volunteerism

This article by Darius Goodman appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University has received more than $169,000 in AmeriCorps funding from the Georgia Commission…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton August 28, 2024

Cobb police investigate homicide in Mableton

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a press release that the Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place on Denny Lane in…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton August 28, 2024

Update on Mableton City Council meeting with link to complete agenda packet

Here is the updated agenda for the Mableton City Council meeting this evening. Follow this link to download the complete agenda packet with supporting documents. The agenda packet includes minutes…

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

Environment August 28, 2024

Third consecutive day of poor air quality in metro Atlanta: Wednesday, August 28

For the third day in a row, metro Atlanta’s air quality is expected to be subpar. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Transportation August 27, 2024

Cobb County launches informational web site about MSPLOST

Cobb County announced in a news release that an informational page has been created for the upcoming MSPLOST (Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). The MSPLOST will be on…

Cobb County August 27, 2024

Passenger killed in rear-ending of trailer on I-75

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

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