Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

An electric vehicle charging station on Riverside Parkway, a moving tractor-trailer visible on the roadway.

Electric Vehicles February 15, 2023

Want to buy an electric vehicle, but sticker shock prevents it? AAA releases a buyers guide for used electric vehicles

AAA has created a buyer’s guide to used electric vehicles (EV) to help consumers who want to buy an EV, but can’t afford the steep price of a new one….

Weather February 15, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and other north Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Wednesday February 15, 2023 due to the possibility of weak, isolated thunderstorms…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta February 14, 2023

Registration open for Marietta’s free 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy

The City of Marietta is offering its free 7-week 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy course starting March 16, 2023. Open to any city resident or business owner over the age of…

Opinion February 13, 2023

The Atlanta Braves May Have Better Prospects Than Experts Think

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College [This is the first of a twice-per-month column by John Tures, exclusive to the Cobb County Courier] A year ago,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy February 13, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices fall nine cents over past week

Gasoline prices continue to drop in Georgia, according to this week’s report from AAA. Georgia drivers are currently paying an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which…

Business February 12, 2023

Cobb Chamber to host GA Tech President Dr. Angel Cabrera at tomorrow’s February Marquee Monding event

The Cobb Chamber will host President Dr. Ángel Cabrera of the Georgia Institute of Technology for a fireside chat tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy. The Roxy is…

Transportation February 10, 2023

Road Work And Lane Closure Information For Cobb County Posted By The Cobb DOT For The Week Of Saturday, February 11 To Friday, February 17, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, February 11, to Friday, February…

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

Mableton February 10, 2023

Lisa Cupid, Monique Sheffield to host town hall about the City of Mableton and the county’s role

Cobb Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and BOC District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield will host a town hall meeting to discuss the City of Mableton, from 7 – 8:30…

Opinion February 9, 2023

Cobb SCLC sends letter to Cobb legislative delegation regarding Mableton de-annexation attempt

Cobb SCLC sent the following letter to the Cobb County legislative delegation last month: ================================================================ Cobb Legislative Delegation January 4, 2023 Dear Esteemed Members of the Cobb Legislative Delegation to…

Mableton February 8, 2023

Charles Ford withdraws from Mableton mayoral race

Cobb County distributed the following public information release this afternoon: Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler says a candidate who qualified for the Mableton municipal election has withdrawn from the race, and his name…

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