Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness, Mental & Behavioral Health April 14, 2026

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors to meet April 22

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors distributed the following announcement for its upcoming meeting: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:30…

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety April 13, 2026

Cobb police investigate officer-involved shooting after driver rams vehicles, flees scene

Authorities in Cobb County are investigating an officer-involved shooting early Sunday after a driver allegedly struck emergency vehicles and drove toward an officer before fleeing the scene, police said. According…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development April 13, 2026

Gas Prices in Georgia Unchanged as National Average Climbs

Georgia gasoline prices held steady in Georgia over the past week, despite the continuing national rise due to the Iran war. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 13, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia for the seventh consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning continuing for parts of far north Georgia north of Atlanta until 8 p.m….

Group photo at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards

Community, Giving Back to the Community April 13, 2026

Cobb County groups and volunteers honored at Keep Cobb Beautiful awards

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Keep Cobb Beautiful Awards ceremony: After the conclusion of the Cobb County Sustainability Expo, SustainabilityDirector Kimberly White, hosted…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections April 12, 2026

Candidates, tell our readers why they should vote for you, but with two conditions

The Cobb County Courier welcomes statements from candidates for local Cobb County offices, statewide offices, or for congressional seats. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 12, 2026

Mix of independent and corporate firms in Cobb license data for the past week

Cobb County’s latest business license activity shows a continued mix of service providers, independent operators, and corporate-backed ventures. Many of the newly registered businesses are tied to residential services—cleaning, contracting,…

News, Weather April 12, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia continues for sixth consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. today for parts of far north Georgia and…

The steps and front entrance to the Cobb County State Court building

Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts April 12, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is State Court in Cobb County, and how does it work?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you watch courtroom drama on…

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News, Transportation June 13, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Education, News June 13, 2026