Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Russian oil tankers connected on a rail line

Energy February 14, 2022

How Russia hooked Europe on its oil and gas – and overcame US efforts to prevent energy dependence on Moscow

By Ryan Haddad, University of Maryland [this article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Biden administration hopes its threat of “severe economic consequences” deters Russia from invading…

Climate and Weather February 13, 2022

Cobb weather Valentine’s Day sunny, high near 52

According to the report from the National Weather Service, Valentine’s Day, February 14, will be sunny here in Cobb County with a high near 53 degrees. 7-day forecast The following…

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

Cobb County February 13, 2022

Interactive maps of proposed cities of East Cobb, Lost Mountain, Mableton and Vinings on Cobb GIS site

Cobb GIS has posted the interactive maps of the proposed cities of East Cobb, Lost Mountain, Mableton and Vinings on their site. You can zoom in, determine whether you are…

Land Use and Zoning February 13, 2022

Cobb BOC Virtual Zoning meeting this Tuesday, February 15

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners virtual monthly zoning meeting is this Tuesday, February 15. The details from the county website, including a link to sign up for public comment,…

poster for South Cobb Regional Library Black History Drawing contest

Cobb County Public Library February 13, 2022

Black History month drawing contest at South Cobb Regional Library

Here’s an event for children and teens who would like to learn about Black history, and put that knowledge to good artistic use. In celebration of Black History Month, the…

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services February 13, 2022

Upcoming events at Cobb senior centers

Here are a few upcoming events at Cobb senior centers over the next few days. North Cobb The Cobb County Facebook page announced a Valentine’s Day event at the North…

forest wildfire blazing with upright trees silhouetting the background

Climate and Weather February 13, 2022

National Weather Service: hazardous fire conditions in Cobb County could extend through Monday

After a cautionary message that the combination of low humidity and breezy winds create elevated conditions for the spread of fires in Cobb County and the rest of north Georgia,…

Climate and Weather February 12, 2022

Increased danger of fire in Cobb County Sunday: we might enter Red Flag conditions

According to the report from the National Weather Service, Cobb County has a high danger of fire due to low humidity, and the conditions are close to Red Flag Conditions….

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta February 12, 2022

Cobb Landmarks wins $10k grant for programs at the William Root House

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement of a grant Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. has received from the National Endowment for the Humanities for programming at Marietta’s…

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

Cobb County February 12, 2022

Where to go for information about the Cobb cityhood votes

[Editors note: Aside from our early coverage of the Mableton cityhood movement, the Courier has been late to the game in covering the cityhood proposals that have swept the county….

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