Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Upper body shot of Chris Britton, smiling, beard and moustache, dark coat and striped tie

Business July 31, 2023

Chris Britton to serve as Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Chairman of the Board

Chris Britton, the Regional President of the large-scale construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board by the Cobb Chamber‘s Board of Directors for…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms expected to return to Cobb County starting Wednesday Aug 2

According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are expected to return to Cobb County and other parts of the region starting Wednesday August 2, with a chance of storms…

Festivals July 31, 2023

Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival and competition returning in August

Kennesaw is gearing up for its annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, set to take place on August 18 and 19 at Adams Park. Sponsored by Williams Elleby Law Firm,…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation July 31, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, with crude oil price the likely main cause

Gasoline prices in Georgia, and in Cobb County, continued to rise over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. AAA attributes the jump in prices to the…

A map showing the breakdown of the cityhood vote for Mableton in the southern triangle in Cobb County

Mableton July 30, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: “Group meets to explore Mableton cityhood”

With the formation of the City of Mableton well underway, we thought it might be interesting to republish some of the articles from the Cobb County Courier from 2015 onward….

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 30, 2023

Learn the nuts and bolts of Kennesaw government at Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy

The Kennesaw city manager’s office is preparing to host a new group of Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy students, providing an opportunity for City of Kennesaw residents to gain a…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Business July 30, 2023

The latest Georgia Entertainment’s Unscripted Roadshow features cities in Cobb County

Georgia Entertainment’s Unscripted Roadshow is an event that features Georgia’s growing creative industry. The latest roadshow will focus on Cobb County. It will be take place on Aug. 3 from…

An elaborate scarecrow with a mannequin head holding a blackbird and a sign with a few words from the nursery rhyme (four and twenty blackbirds)

Festivals July 30, 2023

Popular Scarecrows in the Square to be featured at this year’s Marietta HarvestFest

Marietta’s annual HarvestFest will be held Saturday October 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. The celebration is hosted by Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities. Scarecrow from a previous festival (Photo:…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2023

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Sunday July 30

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Sunday July 30 due to expected scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and…

Music July 29, 2023

Marietta’s Strand Theatre presents “Jukebox Giants: Motown & More”

Marietta’s Strand Theatre will present Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! August 11-20, 2023. The Strand is located on Marietta Square at 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060, directly across from…

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News, Transportation January 24, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather January 24, 2026

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