Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A drawing of an Automatic License Plate Reader

Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

Former Acworth Officer Charged With Flock Camera Misuse

By Mark Woolsey A former Acworth and Emerson, Ga. police officer has been charged with misusing the Flock Safety camera surveillance system designed to read license plates and give vehicle…

Government & Politics, Local government September 15, 2026

Jackie McMorris named Cobb Executive Women 2026 Woman of Distinction

Photo above: Dr. Jackie McMorris on her appointment as county manager in 2020 (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris has been named the 2026…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 14, 2026

Cobb County Quiz: How much do you know about KSU and the arts?

Kennesaw State University has an extensive array of programs related to the arts: both visual and performing. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifter in flight

Business & Economy September 14, 2026

Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian…

Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as they prepared for performing at the 2026 Georgia Music Educator Association’s annual conference.

Education, News September 14, 2026

Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony

PHOTO ABOVE: Director of the Bailey School of Music Dr. Nathan Nabb performs alongside the award-winning KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler as…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 14, 2026

Georgia gas prices climb above $4 a gallon after Labor Day as Iran war intensifies

Georgia gas prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as rising crude oil costs continue to push up prices at the pump following the Labor Day holiday, as the war…

A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food insecurities, as part of a 9/11 Day of Service community support event on September 11, 2026. (Lockheed Martin photo by Thinh D. Nguyen)

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026

Lockheed Martin Volunteers support 9/11 Day of Service to help neighbors in need

PHOTO ABOVE: A Lockheed Martin Marietta employee measures ingredients for a pack of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Sixty employees from the company helped pack 565,380 meals for Atlanta families facing food…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 13, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Community Life, Trails and Greenways September 13, 2026

Marietta to Break Ground on $17M Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1

By Larry Felton Johnson The City of Marietta will break ground for a three-mile multiuse trail segment that will link Kennesaw State University’s Marietta campus with the Franklin Gateway Sports…

Road sign at South Cobb Drive near Cooper Lake Road in article about South Cobb Drive overnight lane closures (photo by Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier, CC 4.0)

History September 13, 2026

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 21, 2026