Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 9, 2026

How much do you know about the proposed Mableton Public Safety Division? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton announced a plan to develop its own Public Safety Divisions after a break-down in negotiations with the county over police services. Here’s a quiz about…

News, Weather July 9, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Thursday

North and central Georgia will see another hot day Thursday, with isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service….

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Government & Politics, Local government July 8, 2026

Marietta schedules tax increase public hearings

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement to the city’s website: The City of Marietta today announces that for the 25th year in a row, it will not increase…

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Health & Wellness July 8, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Free Dementia Caregiving Program for Family Caregivers in Marietta

Family caregivers seeking practical guidance on caring for loved ones with dementia will have an opportunity to learn from a local expert during a free educational program hosted by ACAP…

News, Transportation July 8, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 8

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 8, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 7, 2026

Cobb Government and Civics: a weekly quiz

We run quizzes nearly every day in the Cobb County Courier. The topics rotate, and cover everything from government to entertainment. This quiz, Cobb Government and Civics, will be a…

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Opinion July 7, 2026

The Uses, And Tragic Misuses, Of Bear Spray

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What started as a summer swim ended in tragedy as a woman used bear spray in an argument inside an…

Education, News July 7, 2026

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings

Cobb Post 2 member of the Board of Education, Becky Sayler, posted the following FAQ about the Cobb school tax hearings and the relationship between the tax and the Cobb…

News, Weather July 7, 2026

High heat, scattered storms to continue in GA for next 5 to 7 days

Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Hot…

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Health & Wellness July 14, 2026