Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Business January 30, 2023

Cobb Chamber celebrates 2022 at its 81st annual dinner

At the Cobb Chamber‘s 81st Annual Dinner celebration presented by Wellstar Health System, the Chamber celebrated its accomplishments of 2022. According to the Chamber’s news release over 1,000 business and…

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Weather January 30, 2023

GEMA/HS and the National Weather Service announce plan for Severe Weather Preparedness Week

During Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 6-10), the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is partnering with the National Weather Service to encourage Georgians to learn about the threats…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy January 30, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to surge upward on crude oil prices

Georgia gasoline prices continue to rise, in keeping with the national trend. According to AAA, Georgia drivers are now paying an average of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline,…

From the Editor January 29, 2023

We’re reinstating the ability to comment under Cobb County Courier articles

In August of last year, I removed the ability to comment under Cobb County Courier articles onsite. There were two reasons for this. The first was that moderating comments was…

Janine Eveler at lectern at a BOC meeting

Elections January 29, 2023

Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler announces her retirement

Cobb County Elections Director Janine Eveler is retiring after 18 years of service. The county issued the following public information release: Cobb County’s Board of Elections and Registration will launch…

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Kennesaw January 29, 2023

Two arrest warrants in attack at off-campus student housing near KSU; felony aggravated battery charged

The Kennesaw Police Department issued a public information release announcing arrest warrants for two men involved in the incident in an off-campus student apartment complex near Kennesaw State University. [The…

Road work January 27, 2023

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, January 28 to Friday, February 3

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, January 28, to Friday, February…

Kennesaw Police Department January 27, 2023

Kennesaw police investigate attack at off-campus student housing that police say may be racially motivated

The Kennesaw Police Department issued a public information release detailing a fight at an off-campus student apartment building near KSU that police say may have been racially motivated. The public…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia January 27, 2023

Kemp declares state of emergency; National Guard troops on standby in wake of Atlanta protest damage

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 27, 2023 Up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops could be coming to the…

Austell police Chief Scott Hamilton speaks before a crowd in Austell First United Methodist Church sanctuary

Austell, Austell Police Department January 25, 2023

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton delivers “State of the Police” address

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton delivered the department’s “State of the Police” address last Thursday in the sanctuary of the Austell First United Methodist Church. The sanctuary was packed with…

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