Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 4, 2024

Mableton City Council authorizes purchasing card agreement for council use

By Madi Sutter The Mableton City Council voted unanimously in its August 28 meeting to authorize the resolution allowing Mayor Michael Owens to execute an agreement with JP Morgan Chase…

Transportation September 4, 2024

Portion of Burnt Hickory Road to be closed for drainage project beginning September 16

Cobb DOT announced on its website that Burnt Hickory Road will be closed between Mars Hill and Hadaway roads beginning September 16. View Larger Map The road closure is needed…

Marietta September 4, 2024

Marietta History Center highlights books at its September Pop-In

The Marietta History Center has scheduled a special Pop-In event for this month. The Pop-Ins are monthly events for the whole family, featuring crafts and education. On Saturday, September 21,…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Cobb County September 4, 2024

Cobb Travel & Tourism’s annual Cobb Foodie Week is back, offering meal deals to support local Restaurants

Cobb Travel and Tourism distributed the following news release about the annual Cobb Foodie Week that starts September 7: WHAT: Taste the best of what Cobb County offers during Cobb…

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Cobb County September 2, 2024

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month

Photo: Switzer Library (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) Cobb County Public Library published the following reading list in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month: Children’s Picture Books Areli is a Dreamer…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation September 2, 2024

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline, but very slowly.

Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline, but very slowly. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia fell one cent over the…

Climate and Weather September 2, 2024

Threat of scattered storms in north and central GA to continue through week

The threat of scattered showers in north and central Georgia is expected to extend through the week of Monday, September 2. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook…

Cobb County September 1, 2024

North Georgia State Fair comes to Marietta September 19-29

State Fairs have been a highlight of the year across the United States. They were originally organized as a showcase for agricultural products but traditionally included music, rides, music, and…

Environment September 1, 2024

Cobb experiences another wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported another spill of treated wastewater into Lake Allatoona. The spill took place Thursday, August 22, and was discovered during sampling on Thursday, August 29. The Courier will…

Marietta September 1, 2024

Marietta’s Art in the Park continues through Labor Day

Marietta’s Art in the Park continues today and tomorrow (Sunday, September 1 and Labor Day, Monday September 2). According to the news release on the city’s website: Cobb County’s only…

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