Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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News, Weather September 3, 2026

Extreme Heat Forecast for Cobb County and North Georgia

Extreme heat will pose a hazard across much of north and central Georgia Thursday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees and reaching as high as 106 degrees in parts…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 2, 2026

Cobb Courier Quiz: Which Government Does What? Part 1

The question of which level of government handles what function isn’t always as clear as it sounds. Sometimes, for instance, there’s local office for a thing that is really being…

Community Life, Libraries September 2, 2026

Cobb County Library Expands Popular Instrument Lending Program with Ukulele Donation

Cobb County Public Library submitted the following news release about a donation to its popular ukulele collection: A generous private donor, partnering with the local nonprofit organization The Gift Of…

News, Transportation September 2, 2026

Cobb County Road and Lane Closures to Know This Week (Sep. 2)

Cobb County road closures September 2, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

News, Weather September 2, 2026

Dangerous Heat Expected Across Cobb County and North Georgia

Georgia Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees Wednesday Dangerous heat and isolated thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Wednesday, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in many…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 1, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 1 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents September 1, 2026

E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Mableton Crash

By Mark Woolsey An E-bike rider was seriously injured in a Monday morning collision with a car in Mableton. Police say shortly before 8:50 a.m., a gray 2008 Mercedes Benz…

Uncategorized September 1, 2026

Acworth Police Warn Residents About Officer Impersonation Scam

By Mark Woolsey Acworth police are warning the public about a scam artist who claims to be a police lieutenant. Police say a man calling himself Lt. Williams has been…

The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey Chaviano (At-Large, KSB Board); Diane Overton (Mayor's Appointee, KSB Board); Shannon Balestrini (At-Large, KSB Board); Mayor Derek Norton; Environmental Services Director and KSB Executive Director Julie Barwig; Maggie McGarity (Ward 5, KSB Board); Liv Wise (At-large, KSB Board)

Environment September 1, 2026

City of Smyrna Becomes an Affiliate of Bee City USA

Photo above: The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey…

Opinion September 1, 2026

This Recovery Month, let’s be realistic

By Melanie Dallas, LPC September is National Recovery Month and it is a good opportunity for us to reflect on what recovery means, especially for individuals living with complex mental…

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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,…