Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Business July 2, 2024

Cobb Chamber announces Leadership Cobb’s 2025 class

The Cobb Chamber released the list for the 2025 class of its influential 10-month Leadership Cobb program. Leadership Cobb began in 1983; since then, much of the county’s political and…

Climate and Weather July 2, 2024

Scattered storms across north and central Georgia possible Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 2. Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the…

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Sports July 1, 2024

What Atlanta, and Cobb County, Can Do To Be The Best World Cup Hosts

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On Thursday, I got a preview of what the 2026 World Cup will look like, when the USA, Canada, and…

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Cobb County July 1, 2024

Driver of allegedly stolen car sustains life-threatening injuries after crashing on I-20 in Cobb

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release from…

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Transportation July 1, 2024

Georgia gasoline price climbs 5 cents ahead of July 4

Image above generated by DALL-E from ChatGPT According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia climbed five cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $3.31 per…

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Climate and Weather July 1, 2024

Heat index of over 105 is expected for central Georgia on Monday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday, July 1, for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A heat advisory is in effect…

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Environment June 30, 2024

Cobb responds to local media coverage of spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County posted an update about its announcement of a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that was below the state Environmental Protection Division’s standards. The update stated that the headlines…

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Marietta June 30, 2024

City of Marietta to hold public hearings on tax increase

The City of Marietta will hold three public hearings regarding the city’s proposed tax increase. The millage rate will remain the same as last year, 4.692 mills, but state law…

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Climate and Weather June 30, 2024

Heat advisory for east/central Georgia, with index of 105 possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday, June 30, in Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A heat advisory has been issued…

Cobb County June 29, 2024

Purchase and installation of furniture and shelving approved for new Gritters Library

In a sign that the long-awaited opening of the new Gritters Library is near, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last Tuesday, approved a $219,627.46 contract with…

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