Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Photos at the first transitional Mableton City Council meeting

Cobb County Explained July 22, 2026

Cobb County Explained: Georgia’s Open Meetings Act

Georgia’s Open Meetings Act requires most meetings of state and local government bodies to be open to the public. The law is designed to promote transparency by giving residents the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 22, 2026

How much do you know about Georgia’s Open Meetings Act? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson In order for Cobb County residents to fully participate in the civic life of the county, knowing what government officials are doing is critical. Luckily Georgia…

News, Transportation July 22, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 22

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

News, Weather July 22, 2026

Flash Flooding Possible Across Parts of North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest storm coverage is…

Mable Family Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

History July 21, 2026

The cemetery of the family who gave Mableton its name

[This is an evergreen article we periodically edit and expand when new information is uncovered, and which we republish] The Mable family cemetery would probably be among the dozens of…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 21, 2026

How much do you know about cemeteries in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson We all die sooner or later, and while we hope it’s later rather than sooner, most of us will be interred in cemeteries. Cemeteries aren’t only…

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

Crime & Public Safety July 21, 2026

Pedestrian Hit by Car, Seriously Injured in Mableton on Riverside Parkway

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say a pedestrian in South Cobb was seriously injured in a crash Saturday night. Officers say it happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Riverside Parkway …

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 20, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of…

History July 20, 2026

Powder Springs History: a 1907 train wreck

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update and republish, first published in the Courier in May of 2024] Trains played a very important part in Cobb County’s history,…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development July 20, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents as Rising Crude Oil Costs Push Pump Prices Higher

Georgia drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, driven by intensified fighting in the Mideast oil-producing region, and strong summer travel demand,…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026