Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Fuel Cost June 30, 2025

GA gas price drops one cent per gallon, EV charging rate here 38 cents per kWh

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell a modest one cent, reaching an average cost of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates in Georgia…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather June 30, 2025

Thunderstorms expected to return to Georgia tonight

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to impact north and central Georgia today and tonight, with potential for strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Additional storm activity is…

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Cobb County June 29, 2025

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Gardens June 29, 2025

Reopening of Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens delayed

By Mark Woolsey Fans of a popular North Cobb nature spot will have to wait a little longer to resume visiting. The city of Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens have announced…

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Parks in Cobb County June 29, 2025

Smyrna’s Creatwood Park holds official reopening after renovation

Photo courtesy of City of Smyrna Residents and their kids in one of Smyrna’s well-established neighborhoods now have a new place to play. City officials and residents on Friday cut…

Support Local Journalism June 28, 2025

We’re setting our sights low here at the Cobb County Courier!

By Larry Felton Johnson We’re setting our sights low here at the Cobb County Courier. We love big contributions, but realize that in these times of economic uncertainty, readers might…

Libraries June 28, 2025

West Cobb Regional Library: Dance, Dungeons and Dragons

By Kelly Johnson West Cobb Regional Library’s schedule of events this month brings to mind Men Without Hats’ Safety Dance. Both the song and its music video. Especially the music…

Opinion June 28, 2025

Dark Money’s Stealth Power And What You Can Do About It

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier, I wrote about 501(c)(4) groups, which claim to be “social welfare organizations” yet have the power to raise and…

Weather June 28, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia Saturday PM; strongest storms might bring damaging winds

The National Weather Service warns of potential hazardous weather conditions in north and central Georgia today, with isolated morning storms and scattered afternoon thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds, lightning,…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community June 27, 2025

The Wing Cafe and Tap House, 30 Years of Friends and Flavor

Photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] I bought my first house in 2003, located…

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Cobb County September 18, 2025

LiveSafe Resources Hosts ‘A Fashion Affair’ Fundraiser Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Photo: Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzer, provided courtesy of LiveSafe Resources LiveSafe Resources submitted the following article about its benefit fashion show: LiveSafe Resources hosted one of Atlanta’s premier fashion events, A Fashion Affair, on Tuesday evening…

Mableton September 18, 2025

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