Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Libraries August 16, 2025

Stratton Library to close Sep. 15 for renovations

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement: The Joanne P. Stratton Library will be closed beginning September 15 for a renovation project that is expected to last into…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta August 16, 2025

Charges filed in I-75 hit-and-run fatality

Authorities have filed charges in the case of a Tennessee truck driver who was struck and killed on I-75 this week. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding…

Demographics August 16, 2025

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

By Mark Woolsey It’s indicative of a maturing county, say observers. Population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week show that Cobb County is growing more slowly, adding…

Weather August 16, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms and high heat index values forecast for north and central Georgia Saturday, Aug 16

Scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat index values are forecast for north and central Georgia today, with the National Weather Service warning of possible gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning into…

Map of Hurricane Erin, east of the U.S. and near Puerto Rico

Weather August 16, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin elevated to Hurricane Erin

As predicted by the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Erin was elevated to Hurricane Erin. The center of the storm is likely to reach the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin…

Weather August 15, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Tropical Storm Erin is becoming better organized and is expected to become Hurricane Erin today, described by the NHC as “large and powerful.”…

Weather August 15, 2025

Storms north of I-20, high heat south of I-85 forecast in GA for Friday

Scattered thunderstorms and potentially dangerous heat levels are expected across north and central Georgia today, with storms more likely north of I-20 and heat indices soaring to 105 degrees in…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 15, 2025

1872: The incorporation of Smyrna

This is an evergreen article that we republish periodically, often with updates as we do further research. Earlier in August, we published an article from the Friends of Smyrna Library…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

History August 15, 2025

William Grady Bagby, one of the last depression-era bandits

[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…

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Home sale prices, Real Estate December 9, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Walton High attendance zone

These prices for October 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Education, News December 9, 2025

Kennesaw State Fall 2025 commencement to take place Dec. 16 – 19

Kennesaw State University distributed the following schedule for its upcoming commencement ceremonies: Nearly 3,600 graduates will be recognized during Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-19. Undergraduate, graduate,…

Local Government, News December 9, 2025

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