Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Community, History May 14, 2026

Don’t bury the lede: an episode from Chattahoochee River history

[This an evergreen article that we periodically republish as our readership grows, often with added materials from the Georgia Historic Newspapers database and website housed at the University of Georgia…

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

Community, Things to Do May 14, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday May 15 to Sunday, May 17

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Community Life May 14, 2026

Marietta Opens Nominations for 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal

The City of Marietta announced on its website that is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal, inviting community members to recognize individuals who have…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 13, 2026

BOC Chairwoman Cupid raises objections to law stripping party affiliation from offices in largest counties under Black leadership

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is expressing her displeasure over HB 369, the measure which turns elections for several key offices in Cobb and…

News, Transportation May 13, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 13?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 13, 2026

How much do you know about restaurants and cafes in Cobb County? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County is home to a number of eateries and coffee shops, ranging from the high end cuisine to fast casual to neighborhood coffee house hangouts….

Group photo at Silver Pen Award ceremony

Community, Giving Back to the Community May 13, 2026

The Silver Pen award is presented for 2026

By John Kone, Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K The prestigious Silver Pen Award for 2026 was presented in April and May by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K…

Photo of the Benefield family enjoying a meal at Mac's Raw bar

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 13, 2026

Worldly Cuisine with Southern Hospitality

Photo of the Benefield family enjoying a meal at Mac’s Raw Bar [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian…

Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor May 13, 2026

From the editor: My email account was hacked (uggh)

By Larry Felton Johnson If you are someone in my contact list you might have received a mysterious message purporting to be from me.In short, my account was hacked.After hours…

ictured from L to R: Micheal Garza, Grayson O’Daniel (Pope), Sadie Herrera (Kell), Jenay Scott (Sprayberry), Katherine Fallaw (Walton), Avi Jaiswal (Wheeler) and Margie Hatfield

Education, News May 13, 2026

East Cobb County Council of PTAs names its 2026 recipients of the Margie Hatfield Scholarship

Pictured from L to R: Micheal Garza, Grayson O’Daniel (Pope), Sadie Herrera (Kell), Jenay Scott (Sprayberry), Katherine Fallaw (Walton), Avi Jaiswal (Wheeler) and Margie Hatfield The East Cobb County Council…

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Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among…