Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Economy October 18, 2021

Sharp rise in Georgia, Cobb price at the gas pump

Georgia motorists experienced a sharp rise in prices at the gas pump over the past week, continuing the trend of the past two weeks. According to the weekly press release…

Weather October 18, 2021

Hazardous frost forecast for northeast Georgia, but Cobb should escape it

The National Weather Service issued an alert about the possibility of hazardous frost formation in north Georgia, but expects it to be limited to the far northeastern portion of the…

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 October 17, 2021

From the Editor: COVID fatigue and a probably never-ending pandemic

I had a first cousin die of COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic (one of the earliest deaths from the disease in Cobb County) and recently the husband of…

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

Cobb Senior Services October 17, 2021

Halloween Bingo fundraiser Oct. 21 at the Senior Wellness Center

The Senior Wellness Center is getting into the Halloween spirit with a bingo fundraiser. It will be held on October 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. The entry fee is…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Cycling October 17, 2021

The 9th annual Biketober challenge is going on now

Put your feet to the pedals and get moving! The 9th annual Biketober Challenge is here. Cobb County is fortunate to have the Silver Comet Trail, dozens of other trails,…

Environment October 17, 2021

Medication disposal event next Saturday in Cobb County

Do you have medications that you are uncertain how to dispose of in a safe and environmentally friendly way? Well then, Keep Cobb Beautiful has just the event for you!…

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

Climate and Weather October 17, 2021

National Weather Service forecasts clear skies in Cobb until next Thursday

There are no current hazardous condition alerts for Cobb County, and no rain forecast until next Thursday. And this is good outdoor travel and yard work weather, with the high…

Criminal Justice System October 17, 2021

Amanda Carter promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge for GBI Region 10

Amanda Carter has been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for the Region 10 Atlanta field office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Region 10 covers much of…

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care October 16, 2021

After weeks of downward trend, state data shows increase in Cobb public-school aged COVID cases

After weeks of good news on the COVID front in public schools, the School Aged COVID-19 surveillance data distributed weekly by the Georgia Department of Public Health showed an increased…

Climate and Weather October 16, 2021

Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens at Sewell Mill Libary

Cobb County announced on its Facebook page that a Disaster Loan Outreach Center has opened for people whose property was damaged by the severe flooding the county experienced last month….

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