Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Crime & Public Safety, Fires February 24, 2026

Investigators believe Smyrna fire accidental

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Fire Department investigators are leaning toward determining that the Smyrna-area apartment blaze which killed 3 people Sunday night was accidental. The blaze broke out shortly after…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy February 24, 2026

Lockheed Martin Awarded Foreign Military Sale Contract for C-130J Training Systems for Royal Australian Air Force

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a foreign military sale contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to deliver C-130J training devices and upgrades to the…

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News, Weather February 24, 2026

Georgia Fire Danger High Today, Storms Likely by Thursday

Fire danger will be elevated across parts of north and central Georgia this afternoon due to low relative humidity, while scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop between Thursday afternoon and…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development February 23, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Fall to $2.69 a Gallon as Drivers Get February Relief

Georgia drivers are getting a welcome break at the pump this week as gas prices continue to ease statewide. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dipped…

Crime & Public Safety February 23, 2026

Cobb County Police Await Medical Examiner Results in Park Death

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police say they’re awaiting final results from the Cobb County Medical Examiner, but meantime are continuing to investigate the death of a 21-year-old Atlanta man as…

News, Weather February 23, 2026

Hazardous wind chill expected across Georgia Monday morning

Hazardous wind chills as low as 0 to 15 degrees are expected across north and central Georgia this morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, according…

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Community, Engagement February 22, 2026

How much do you know about libraries in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Libraries in Cobb County? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

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Crime & Public Safety February 22, 2026

Cobb District Attorney’s Office to present Lunch & Learn for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office distributed the following announcement: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the District Attorney’s Office is presenting a free Lunch & Learn: Love…

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

Government & Politics, Local government February 22, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business February 22, 2026

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report

The business license filings over the past week for unincorporated Cobb County reflect a broad mix of professional services, construction trades, retail establishments and personal service providers. A significant share…

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Health & Wellness March 2, 2026

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