Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weekend Quiz October 25, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Lane closures and road work October 25, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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Libraries October 25, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library brings family spirit to its November schedule

The South Cobb Regional Library continues to serve the Mableton community this November, with its staple of family-centered, community outreach, and food & health programs. However, there are a handful…

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Food Safety October 25, 2025

USDA alert: over 2.2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled after metal fragments found

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths due to listeria in a food product, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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Smyrna October 25, 2025

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna early Friday. The agency says a Smyrna officer spotted a stolen U-Haul…

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High Fire Danger October 24, 2025

High fire danger in Georgia to persist through weekend, but rain might be on the way

Elevated fire danger and isolated thunderstorms are in the forecast for north and central Georgia through early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued…

Crime & Public Safety October 24, 2025

GBI conducts use-of-force investigation of man’s tazer death by Cobb police

By Mark Woolsey The GBI is investigating a use-of-force case in Cobb County involving a man’s death. The review is being conducted at the request of Cobb police. Cobb Police say…

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Things to Do October 23, 2025

Things to do this weekend in Cobb: Fri Oct 24 to Sun Oct 26

Here are a few things to do in Cobb County over the weekend, from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. Friday October 24 The Georgia Ballet Presents: Dracula…

High Fire Danger October 23, 2025

High fire danger expected to persist in Georgia through weekend

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, warning of increased fire danger today and potential concerns into the weekend. The National Weather Service issued a…

Cobb County October 23, 2025

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell

Two teenage alleged gang members have been indicted in a July shooting in Austell that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy, and a spokeswoman for the Georgia attorney…

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