Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta September 20, 2023

City of Marietta seeks new ethics committee counsel

The City of Marietta is considering applicants to serve legal counsel for the city’s Ethics Committee. To be considered for the position a candidate must be an attorney in good…

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 September 20, 2023

Residential Senior Living development approved by Cobb BOC near Powder Springs

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application that will allow a 55 and older residential subdivision at the zoning hearing on Tuesday. Grace of…

musical notation -- a treble clef sign and two eighth notes D and E ascending in pitch

Opinion September 20, 2023

Music Belongs To The People, Not The Parties

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last month, a little-known artist by the name of Christopher Anthony Lunsford, who goes by the stage name Oliver Anthony,…

Political Cartoon for September 19, 2023 by Clay Jones

Opinion September 19, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

By Clay Jones

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta September 19, 2023

Teen killed in fiery crash in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department a sixteen-year-old Marietta teen was killed when her car burst into flames after crashing into…

The entrance to the Threadmill Complex, a large brick converted factory building

Austell September 19, 2023

BBQ Blues & Brews festival returns to Austell’s Threadmill Complex for second year

The City of Austell announced the return for a second year of its BBQ Blues & Brews festival. The event will take place at the Threadmill Complex, at 5000 Austell…

Powder Springs September 19, 2023

Skate Park at Linear Park in Powder Springs to hold grand opening October 14

The City of Powder Springs will hold a grand opening for its Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. It’s a free event,…

I-75 and I-285 signs in article about GDOT lane closures in Cobb

Cobb County September 19, 2023

Two injured, one seriously, on dangerous I-75, I-285 interchange

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

Paintings displayed on wall at Smyrna Community Center

Smyrna September 19, 2023

Nine local Smyrna Artists exhibited at the Smyrna Community Center

The Smyrna Arts Council and the City of Smyrna are presenting an exhibit featuring the work of nine local artists who work in a variety of media. The artists are…

Political Cartoon for September 17, 2023 by Clay Jones

Opinion September 18, 2023

Political Cartoon of the Day

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community April 9, 2026

Microgreens Yield Macro Flavors

PHOTO ABOVE: microgreens, by Andrew Durden [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] Some people inherit silver spoons;…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 9, 2026

“My name is Grace, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown tabby domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 9, 2026

“My name is Kyla. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

News, Weather April 9, 2026

Dry Conditions, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Risk in North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for parts of north and central Georgia, where dry vegetation and low humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…

Weather April 9, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 9, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…