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

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

KB Advisory Group Presents Cobb Economic Development Strategy Update to Board of Commissioners

At the Tuesday, May 26 Cobb County Board of Commissioners work session the commissioners heard a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Economic Development Director Sabrina Wright stated this…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting includes first hearing for FY2027 budget

The Mableton City Council will meet on May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, Georgia 30168, preceded by a work session at 5:15….

Crime & Public Safety May 26, 2026

Marietta man charged with first-degree vehicular homicide

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 26, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth?

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,…

Cobb County Medical Examiner's building on County Services Parkway

Cobb County Explained May 26, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What Does the Cobb County Medical Examiner Do?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. A popular type of crime fiction,…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather May 26, 2026

Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Through Tuesday Night

Flood Watch Continues A Flood Watch remains in effect for west Georgia and much of north Georgia through late Tuesday evening, with locally heavy rainfall increasing the risk of flash…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development May 26, 2026

Georgia gas prices hold steady as Memorial Day travelers head home

Georgia drivers heading home from Memorial Day weekend faced steady but still elevated gas prices, with the statewide average for regular unleaded on Monday, May 25, stood at $3.99 per…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

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….

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development May 25, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…

A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Cobb County Explained May 25, 2026

Cobb County Explained: What is a Comprehensive Plan? And why does it matter?

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. If you’ve ever attended a zoning…

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Health & Wellness August 7, 2026