Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 26, 2026

How much do you know about Business in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant business communities, and there are a number of agencies and organizations to support businesses here. Here’s a Part 1 of what…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 26, 2026

New Restaurants, Retailers and Service Firms Join Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 32 new business licenses between July 19 and July 26, 2026, reflecting continued growth across a broad mix of industries. The latest filings include restaurants, retail shops,…

Crime & Public Safety July 26, 2026

Austell Man Faces Federal Drug Charges After DEA Meth Investigation

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

News, Weather July 26, 2026

Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Across Much of Georgia Through Midweek

Heat and isolated thunderstorms are expected across parts of north and central Georgia today, with the potential for gusty winds and frequent lightning this afternoon in central Georgia. Thunderstorm chances…

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Community Life, Libraries July 25, 2026

New round of Gardeners’ Night Out programs at Cobb County libraries start Aug. 11

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about its upcoming events for gardeners: New round of Gardeners’ Night Out programs at Cobb County libraries start Aug. 11 “Divide &…

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Education, News July 25, 2026

Record number of Gilman Scholars at Kennesaw State travel the globe

[This article by Christin Senior first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] When computer science major Aaliyah Uchendu learned that Kennesaw State University offered an education abroad…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 25, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 18 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

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Government & Politics, Local government July 25, 2026

Cobb BOC gives go-ahead to student housing project

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week signaled their approval of a proposed student housing development in the Kennesaw State University area. A divided commission voted 3-2…

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News, Weather July 25, 2026

Georgia Faces Risk of Heavy Rain, Lightning and Flash Flooding

Afternoon thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, bringing the potential for frequent lightning, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding. Scattered to numerous storms are also…

Community Life, Libraries July 24, 2026

Vision To Learn/Cobb Library Partnership Provides Essential Back-To-School Glasses for Students

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcemetn about the Vision To Learn project: Hundreds of Cobb County students are heading into the new school year with clearer vision…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026