Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta May 1, 2025

Arrest made after Marietta police respond to reports of altercation, gunfire at business

By Mark Woolsey According to a public information release from the Marietta Police Department, an altercation at a Marietta business led to gunfire and one arrest Tuesday afternoon. Police say…

Headstones at Mount Harmony Baptist Church cemetery in Mableton Georgia.

Mableton April 30, 2025

Mount Harmony Church Cemetery in Mableton (with slideshow)

This is a slight reworking of an article we originally published in June of 2018, when the readership for the Cobb County Courier was much smaller than our current traffic….

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Cobb County April 30, 2025

Allen, Sheffield win, cementing Cobb BOC Democratic majority

By Mark Woolsey [Corrections: An earlier version of this article spelled Monique Sheffield’s name “Monica” in one instance, and identified the May BOC meeting as May 12. Late night writing…

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Opinion April 30, 2025

What Americans Can Learn From Canadians About Elections

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College From a 25-point deficit to the cusp of a possible majority in parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada pulled off…

Weather April 30, 2025

Possibility of strong to severe storms in Georgia

The National Weather Service warns of possible thunderstorms across north and central Georgia today, April 30, and through the weekend, with increasing chances of strong to severe storms and hazardous…

Cobb County April 29, 2025

Dungeons bested and dragons defeated in West Cobb?

By Kelly Johnson Something has happened in Faerûn. The Forgotten Realms have become quiet, in the way that change often leaves a stillness to ponder. For May, West Cobb Regional…

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Business April 29, 2025

Check out the 59 businesses issued new licenses by Cobb County on week ending April 25

Here are the 59 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their own…

Jian Zhang standing with microphone in front of presentation board

Science and Technology April 29, 2025

Kennesaw State researcher tackles inventory issues with autonomous warehouse robot

[This article by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photo of Jian Zhang by Raynard Churchwell] Tracking of thousands of products in massive…

The comedy and drama mask behind curtains

Marietta April 29, 2025

Marietta Theatre Company will present “Little Women”

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, the Marietta Theatre Company will present “Little Women” this May, bringing the beloved classic to the stage just in time…

A graphic of a store with an awning, with a shopping bag and dollar sign

Business April 29, 2025

Avenue West Cobb announces addition of pilates studio, juice bar, and men’s hair and nail salon

The Avenue West Cobb issued the following press release announcing the addition of three new tenants: The Avenue West Cobb today announced the addition of three new tenants: BLENDED Smoothie…

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