Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Pets and Pet Adoption July 18, 2022

Gloria Skeen Cornell, founder of no-kill cat shelter, dies at 76

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County woman who broke new ground for animal rescue organizations locally has died. The Good Mews Animal Foundation announced that Gloria Skeen Cornell passed away…

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Economy July 18, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices continue to fall, driven downward by decreased demand/lower oil prices

Georgia gasoline prices dropped fifteen cents per gallon on average over the past week, driven downward by weakened demand and lower oil prices. According to the weekly press release from…

Climate and Weather July 18, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Monday July 18

The National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of near 97 degrees here in Cobb County on Monday July 18, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers. The high…

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Recreation July 17, 2022

Cobb PARKS offers 6-week beginner Tai Chi class

Cobb PARKS will hold a 6-week Tai Chi class each Tuesday evening from August 2 – September 6 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Ward Recreation Center, 4845 Dallas Highway,…

From the Editor July 17, 2022

Guns and children: The Cobb County School District meets Dunning and Kruger

[This is an opinion article by Larry Felton Johnson, Editor and Publisher of the Cobb County Courier] There are things I am good at and things I am not. There…

Transportation July 17, 2022

Lane closures on SR6/Thornton Road on Sweetwater Creek bridge in Austell to continue through Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced in a press release that the lane closures on Thornton Road/SR 6 in Austell will continue through Monday Morning July 18. Here is the…

Announcement for the event described in detail the the Adopt-a-thon article

Pets and Pet Adoption July 17, 2022

Cobb Animal Services waives adoption fee during the Adopt-a-thon event on July 18

If you are looking for a new furry family member, you’ll want to check out the Cobb Animal Services Adopt-a-thon. The department posted the following announcement to the Cobb County…

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Business July 17, 2022

Take a look at what new businesses came to Cobb County between July 10 and July 17

There were a total of 42 new business licenses issued in Cobb County between July 10 and July 17, 2022, with a roughly even distribution across various parts of the…

Climate and Weather July 17, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast and climate summary, Sunday July 17, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday July 17, 2022 with a high near 91. Extended forecast This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air…

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Smyrna July 16, 2022

First public hearing on Smyrna’s tax increase to be held Monday July 18

The City of Smyrna will hold the first of three public hearings on its proposed millage rate Monday July 18 at 7 p.m. The millage rate will remain steady at…

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