Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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 October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Cobb elections board to host town hall meeting Tuesday October 3

Free and fair elections should be the defining characteristic of American democracy, and all citizens need to play a role to make sure we live up to that ideal. An…

Mableton October 1, 2023

Lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue overnight Sunday, October 1

The lane closures will continue on Mableton Parkway overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and affects the stretch of…

Transportation October 1, 2023

Austell Road lane closures continue Sunday overnight, October 1, 2023

The lane closure will continue on Austell Road overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and is on the stretch…

Stick figure of a pedestrian in crosswalks

Cobb County September 30, 2023

Cobb DOT recognizes National Pedestrian Safety Month

October has been designated as National Pedestrian Safety Month by the United States Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has published a resource…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta September 30, 2023

Argument escalates to stabbing in motel on Delk Road in Marietta

[Feature photo above by Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier] A man was hospitalized with a stab wound after an argument broke out between him and a roommate. According to a…

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Business September 30, 2023

Cobb Chamber presents annual public safety awards October 2

The Cobb Chamber will hold its annual Public Safety Appreciation Week awards at a luncheon on Monday Oct 2, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in the Battery. The press release…

Cobb police SUV with "Crime Scene Unit" on side

Cobb County September 30, 2023

Cobb police investigate shooting on Pat Mell Road

[Feature image above: Cobb police vehicle (Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson)] The Cobb County Police Department is investigating an incident in which an Atlanta man shot a Marietta man at…

Transportation September 30, 2023

Multiple lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County throughout this weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced multiple lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County this weekend to continue the ongoing bridge preservation work. The public information release describes the…

Political Cartoon for September 29, 2023 by Clay Jones title page

Opinion September 29, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

by Clay Jones

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