Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 31, 2023

Christmas tree recycling locations across Cobb County

Put that used Christmas to work for the environment between now and January 6 by dropping it off at one of the Home Depot or Cobb PARKS sites reprinted below….

Opinion December 31, 2023

A very Happy New Year from the Cobb County Courier

As the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier, I’d like to wish every one of you a Happy New Year. I’d also like to let you know what…

Trump in a dinghy approaching a lighthouse labeled "Maine," the light turns out as he nears.

Opinion December 31, 2023

Seafaring Trump runs aground on the Maine ballot

Political cartoonist Clay Jones gives graphical commentary on seafaring Trump running aground on the Maine ballot.

a graphic with a house and a dollar sign

Cobb County December 30, 2023

How much is the median rent in different parts of Cobb County, and how many rental units are there?

[Editor’s note: A reader with expertise in real estate and development patterns in Cobb County emailed me that there were anomalies in the reported number of renter-occupied units in some…

Transportation December 30, 2023

GDOT suspends lane closures until Tuesday for the New Year’s holiday period

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced it is suspending lane closures for the holiday weekend. The suspension took effect yesterday and will last until 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, January…

Clay Jones political cartoon with Taylor Swift lyrics including an economist saying "Shake it off," a man holding up a "presidential election" headline saying "Bad blood," a woman holding up a photo of Trump saying "I knew you were trouble" and a robot labeled AI saying "You belong with me ..."

Opinion December 30, 2023

Clay Jones makes Swiftie-themed predictions for 2024

Political cartoonist Clay Jones makes some predictions about the upcoming year with a Swiftie twist.

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

From the Editor December 30, 2023

The Cobb County Courier prepares for the upcoming 2024 elections

As the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier, I decide how our editorial calendar looks for the year. Some years, I’m happy with the job I’ve done; some…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta December 29, 2023

Marietta History Center features “All Aboard, Georgia!” authors at January Pop-in

The Marietta History Center holds monthly Pop-in events that are fun and educational for the whole family. The following announcement of the January event was posted on the City of…

Photo of South Cobb Regional Library in article about fall book sale

Cobb County, Mableton December 29, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library Rings In 2024 in Harmony

Happy New Year. This past winter’s solstice, I commented on an analysis of a key scene in Star Wars VI – Return of the Jedi and spoke to the Force…

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

West Cobb December 29, 2023

Marietta woman killed yesterday in single-vehicle crash on Lost Mountain Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Unit) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 25, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration

The Acworth Board of Aldermen met last Thursday evening, May 21, and during a short meeting approved a series of routine and administrative items as part of the consent agenda….

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 22, 2026 WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death,…

Immigration May 25, 2026

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their…

Government & Politics, State Government May 25, 2026

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Voters across the state will head back to the polls next…

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…