Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 4, 2026

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

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

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Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Record 70 applicants reflect growing demand for a program that builds fundraising capacity while bringing Cobb together to give Thirty-one nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in Cobb Community…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits

Free educational session helps family caregivers navigate Medicaid eligibility and services for aging parents. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Cobb & Cherokee distributed the following press release about an…

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News, Weather September 4, 2026

Heat Index Above 100 Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

Heat index values above 100 degrees and scattered thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia on Friday, with some storms capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning and…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 3, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wellstar?

Wellstar Health System is a major provider of health care and also a major employer in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take this quiz and…

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Health & Wellness September 3, 2026

Marietta-Based Wellstar Plans Another North Georgia Acquisition

By Mark Woolsey Marietta-based Wellstar Health System announced Tuesday that it’s acquiring another Northeast Georgia hospital. The sprawling non-profit health care entity announced in a news release that the Stephens…

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

Community Life, Things to Do September 3, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Community Life September 3, 2026

Southern Museum to Host Haunted Spirits Oct. 23 in Kennesaw

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Haunted Spirits, a Halloween-themed event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The Southern Museum invites guests 21 and…

Community Development, Transportation & Development September 3, 2026

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House

Public forum invites the community to help shape Town Center’s vision and priorities for the next 30 years The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its upcoming open…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community November 7, 2026

Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 7, 2026

From the ballot box to the Big Blue Bus, a Cobb news quiz

Who won a Cobb school board race, and where is Emory’s Big Blue Bus headed? Test your knowledge of five stories from this week’s Courier. Looking up the answers is…

Community Life, Libraries November 7, 2026

South Cobb Regional Library and South Cobb Arts Alliance Partner to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries with Community Event Nov. 14

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about a joint celebration with South Cobb Regional Library and the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA): Community members are invited to celebrate…

Crime & Public Safety November 7, 2026

Mableton council to consider hardship relief for public safety tax payments

The Mableton City Council announced in a press release that it will consider a proposal at its Monday, Nov. 9 work session and its Wednesday Nov. 11 regular meeting that…

Weather November 7, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, November 7, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with a high near 65 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…