Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marker for Revolutionary War soldiers in Marietta cemetery

Community Life, Libraries June 29, 2026

Switzer Library Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers for America 250

Photo: DAR marker in Marietta honoring Revolutionary War soldiers: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Kelly Johnson Of the plethora of July events scheduled at the Charles D. Switzer Library, there…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development June 29, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Ahead of Fourth of July Travel Rush

Georgia drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump heading into the busy Fourth of July travel period, with statewide gasoline prices continuing to fall even as holiday travel demand…

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News, Weather June 29, 2026

Scorching Heat Index Up to 110 Degrees Expected Across Central and North Georgia

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Monday for a large portion of central and north Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 28, 2026

Cobb County Adds 57 New Businesses Across Multiple Industries

Cobb County issued 57 new business licenses during the June 21–28, 2026 reporting period. This week’s filings show a broad mix of professional services, healthcare providers, contractors, beauty businesses, real…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 28, 2026

A new quiz about the City of Smyrna: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a series of quizzes about the City of Smyrna. To do the first quiz, follow this link. The City of Smyrna is one of the…

Community Life, Libraries June 28, 2026

Summer fun and learning at the West Cobb Regional Library

Image above: Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Club is one of the many features on West Cobb Regional Library’s July schedule By Kelly Johnson After summer’s official start (with the June 21st…

News, Weather June 28, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Scattered Thunderstorms Again Sunday

Heat Advisory, Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Today Dangerous heat and scattered thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with heat index values…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cumberland Area Council panel to provide insider update on The Henry development in on July 8

Photo above: Street view of Battery Ave. in the Cumberland area: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, business and community leaders will get…

Photograph of three sets of hands working with a touchpad and calculator, documents and graphs on table before them

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that it is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals whose exceptional service and community involvement have…

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Community Life, Libraries June 27, 2026

North Cobb Regional Library Honors America 250 with Flag Art

Ahead of celebrating America’s Independence, North Cobb Regional Library has scheduled an Arts and Crafts event for children 5 to 12 years of age, on Thursday, July 2nd at 4:30…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026