Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Economy May 23, 2022

Georgia gasoline prices soar 17 cents over past week, breaking the $4 mark again

Georgia gasoline prices soared over the past week, rising 17 cents and breaking the $4 mark again. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters the spokeswoman for AAA…

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Climate and Weather May 23, 2022

Rainy day expected here in Cobb County

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy day here in Cobb County on Monday, May 23, with a high near 76. The NWS has also issued a hazardous weather outlook…

Climate and Weather May 23, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County today: possible gusty wind, heavy rain, frequent lightning

The National Weather Service, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia effective through this evening, Monday May 23, 2022. The…

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Missing Persons May 23, 2022

Marietta police seeks public’s health in locating missing teen with autism

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued a public information release asking for the public’s help in locating a Marietta teen with autism who disappeared from his family’s…

Music May 22, 2022

Mable House performance of War and Ohio Players scheduled for this evening rescheduled

The county posted the following announcement to their Facebook page: CONCERT POSTPONED Tonight’s scheduled performance of WAR and the Ohio Players at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheater has been postponed…

Lockheed Martin May 22, 2022

Lockheed Martin moves ahead with LMXT tanker plans, but Air Force signals competition less likely

Lockheed Martin, in a press release, gave further details on the production workflow for their proposed LMXT strategic tanker aircraft, a major portion of which is projected to take place…

Cobb County Public Library May 22, 2022

Next meeting of Cobb Public Library’s virtual Graphic Novel Book Club is Monday May 23

The next meeting of the Cobb Public Library‘s virtual Graphic Novel Book Club will be on Monday April May 23 at 6 p.m. Before you make the assumption that you…

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Courts May 22, 2022

Cobb County Drug Treatment Court highlights new incentives to encourage program success

Cobb County posted a news release to its website that highlights a new incentive program called the “A-Team” to encourage successful completion of the Cobb Superior Court’s Drug Treatment Court….

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Education May 22, 2022

Freedom of speech is under attack in public schools, U.S. House panel told

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]May 19, 2022 Students and teachers told U.S. House members during a Thursday hearing that their…

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Mableton April 11, 2025

Mableton City Council and Cobb BOC to meet Monday to discuss Intergovernmental Agreements

The Mableton City Council and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet together on Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta,…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

“My name is Angel, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 11, 2025

“My name is Hyacinth, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/black Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

Economy April 11, 2025

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to…

Science and Technology April 11, 2025

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions…

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