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 7, 2025

Agenda for Mableton City Council Meeting, Wednesday September 10

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. We’ve included the agenda below, but to download and…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather September 7, 2025

Pause in isolated storms in metro Atlanta Sunday, but chances increase next week

No hazardous weather is expected in north and central Georgia through tonight, though isolated thunderstorms may develop later this week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for…

A group from area Lions Clubs at a vision screening table

Community Life September 6, 2025

Lions clubs conduct vision screenings at Nickajack Elementary

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about area Lions Clubs conducting vision screenings at Cobb County elementary schools: In 2024, Cobb County Lions Clubs worked…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work September 6, 2025

GDOT releases upcoming schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia…

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Weekend Quiz September 6, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website,…

Weather September 6, 2025

Scattered storms, possible hail, expected in GA Saturday, but chance of severe weather low

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with a chance for strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. The National…

Religion September 5, 2025

Funeral service of Dr. Nelson Price features personal remembrances

By Mark Woolsey A powerful preacher. A trusted friend. A mentor. A motivator. All of those accomplishments were duly noted during funeral services for Doctor Nelson Lynn Price on Thursday….

Smyrna September 5, 2025

UPDATE Smyrna police and fire investigate fatal apartment blaze

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Smyrna police have identified a woman whose body was found inside a burning apartment early Wednesday. Police say they are treating the death of 32-year-old Mary…

Weather September 5, 2025

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected across parts of north and central Georgia Friday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across parts of north and central Georgia starting tonight and continuing through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. While widespread severe weather…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Cobb County Sheriff's Office September 4, 2025

Detainee search at Cobb jail unavailable due to systems maintenance

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced that detainee search is unavailable due to systems maintenance, and that members of the public who need information on a detainee should phone (770)…

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation September 16, 2025

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