Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Transportation August 2, 2024

Lane closures on I-285 at South Cobb Drive continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-285 in Cobb County in and near Smyrna this weekend. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Transportation August 2, 2024

Rolling lane closures on I-75 in Cumberland area of Cobb County throughout weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced rolling lane closures on I-75 in the Cumberland area of Cobb County for the entire weekend. GDOT described the scope and schedule of…

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Climate and Weather August 2, 2024

With scorching heat index, the Hope House Cooling Center in Cobb County will be open through August 6

With the heat index expected to reach the 105-110 degree range, Cobb County announced that the Hope House Cooling Center will be open at least between now and August 6….

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Cobb County August 2, 2024

August events at the Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following schedule of upcoming events: The Battery Atlanta wraps up the warm season with an exciting array of August festivities. As summer comes to a…

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Education August 2, 2024

Legal battle continues for expelled student to return to Cobb County school

By Rebecca Gaunt As a result of an emergency hearing in Cobb County Superior Court Wednesday, one student who had planned to join his peers Thursday for the first day…

Climate and Weather August 2, 2024

Hazardous weather for north & central Georgia: heat index of 105 to 110 with scattered storms expected

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Friday, August 2, 2024. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…

Kennesaw August 1, 2024

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens receives grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release: Smith-Gilbert Gardens was awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of…

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Opinion August 1, 2024

Analysis Of Objections To The AP African American Studies Course

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s been an uproar in Georgia over whether the Advanced Placement African American Studies (APAAS) course should be taught as…

Climate and Weather August 1, 2024

Scorching temperature, scattered storms in store for Cobb County and region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for August 1, 2024. Expect a very hot day with…

Climate and Weather August 1, 2024

Heat index of up to 110 across Georgia as heat advisory issued for most of the state

Image created by Cobb County Courier using Canva Pro The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Georgia, including Cobb County, on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A…

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