Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Crime July 29, 2023

Probable cause found for child exploitation charges against Acworth man

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a judge found probable cause for an Acworth man to be charged with sexually exploiting children during a hearing at the Cobb…

A drawing of a ribbon being cut by a pair of scissors

Business July 29, 2023

Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Powers Ferry Kroger to take place next Wednesday, August 2

It’s been a long time in the making, and not without considerable controversy, but the Kroger that will serve as a commercial anchor for the redevelopment of the area surrounding…

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

Mableton July 29, 2023

Mableton cityhood history: a MIC forum in 2015

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….

Climate and Weather July 29, 2023

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected in Cobb County Saturday July 29

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 due to the expectation…

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

Mableton July 28, 2023

Fatal collision on Fontaine Road in Mableton

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a fatal collision that…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County July 28, 2023

Tax increase adopted in 3-2 vote at Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting; FY 2024 budget approved

In a 3-2 vote, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a millage rate that resulted in a tax increase by the state’s definition, and also passed the FY 2024…

Climate and Weather July 28, 2023

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Friday July 28

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region on Friday, Jul 28, 2023 due to expected scattered thunderstorms. The main…

Mableton July 27, 2023

Pedestrian killed on Cityview Drive in Mableton

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating pedestrian death in Mableton….

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Cobb County Public Library July 27, 2023

Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

According to a news release from the Cobb County Public Library, the system was awarded two grants to support digital literacy and broadband adoption in the community. They were chosen…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather July 26, 2023

Third Code Orange air quality alert in a row issued for metro Atlanta: Thursday July 27

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality expected tomorrow, Thursday July 27. This will be…

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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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