Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cemeteries, Community October 23, 2026

Outlaws and a Comedian in a cemetery by the Chattahoochee

[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…

Marietta History Center, a three-story rectangular brick building that was once the Kennesaw House

History October 23, 2026

Marietta History Center to host Indigenous history symposium Nov. 13-15

The Marietta History Center will host a three-day symposium on Indigenous history in Georgia Nov. 13-15, featuring scholarly presentations, a gallery reception and a guided tour of Etowah Indian Mounds….

Community, Giving Back to the Community October 23, 2026

Smyrna Fire Department honors Paul Powers with Irons Award

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following news release: The Smyrna Fire Department honored the chair of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation with its annual Irons Award for his…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 23, 2026

Friday Cobb Courier trivia quiz: How well do you know Cobb County?

This Friday’s quiz takes us from the movie screen to the lake shore, with five questions about places around Cobb County. Looking up the answers is encouraged — learning something…

Transportation & Development October 22, 2026

Town Center Community to Host Fifth Annual State of the District on Oct. 27

The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its annual State of the District event: Annual event launches year-long 30th anniversary campaign and offers exclusive first look at Town…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 22, 2026

Cobb current events quiz: Planning, planes and parks

How closely have you followed recent Cobb news? Try these five questions covering city planning, aviation, festivals, history and recreation. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

Opinion October 22, 2026

Congressman Collins’ Last Stand In US Senate Battle: The Rural Vote

Photo above: John Tures with Mike Collins By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College An hour southwest of Atlanta, Georgia, Congressman Michael Collins was desperately fighting for…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Things to Do October 22, 2026

Cobb County weekend events: Halloween, movies and more

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25. Be sure to check the information in the…

News, Weather October 22, 2026

High fire danger in Cobb and much of Georgia Thursday

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, according to a corrected special weather statement from the National Weather…

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Business & Economy, Local Business October 22, 2026

Loud Security opens new headquarters in Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A longtime Cobb-County-based- business has settled into a new home. Cobb Chamber officials and community leaders were on hand late last week as a ribbon-cutting celebrated the…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026