Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Opinion December 2, 2024

For #GivingTuesday You Can Help Kickstart A College Revolution

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On December 3, you can help kickstart a revolution happening at most colleges. It’s something already beginning on a number…

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Theatre December 2, 2024

Free drama workshops for all ages at North Cobb Regional Library

The Cobb County Public Library announced free drama workshops at the North Cobb Regional Library this Wednesday, December 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. The library is at 3535 Old…

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Transportation December 2, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices take a modest drop over the past week

Georgia gasoline prices have started their typical seasonal cold weather decline, though only by three cents from the previous week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reached…

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Business December 1, 2024

Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to speak at UBS Global Industrials & Transportation Conference

According to a press release from Lockheed Martin, company CFO Jay Malave will speak at the UBS Global Industrials & Transportation Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 8:00 a.m. to…

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Marietta December 1, 2024

Marietta Christmas tree lighting, Santa, and Ugly Sweater Parade this Thursday Dec 5

Marietta will usher in the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Glover Park in Historic Marietta Square. This popular…

Marietta December 1, 2024

Local Author, Music, and More at Marietta History Center December Pop-In Event

Marietta History Center to host free holiday-themed family event The Marietta History Center will hold its monthly Pop-In for Family Fun event on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to…

Education December 1, 2024

Walens family commits $4M to Kennesaw State Athletics

The following article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Longtime Kennesaw State University supporters Dave and Donna Walens have pledged a $4 million contribution to…

Chattahoochee RiverLands December 1, 2024

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

[Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first time we ran an…

Smyrna City Hall with an inset map of the location. The building is brick, with four large white columns at a portico

Smyrna November 30, 2024

Smyrna Planning & Zoning Commission hearing on proposed 295-unit mixed-use on Windy Hill Road

The Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2, at 6 p.m. regarding a rezoning application to build a 295-unit mixed-use development at a…

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Cobb County Courier AI Corner November 30, 2024

How are we using AI at the Courier, and what are the future plans?

By Larry Felton Johnson Artificial Intelligence is both controversial and fast-developing. In my role as editor and publisher at the Cobb County Courier, I have to develop a clear set…

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