Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County schools December 18, 2018

Education roundtable at Campbell Middle School

Overcrowded schools, Cobb County’s senior tax exemption, and equity between schools in different parts of the county were among the issues discussed in an education roundtable discussion at Campbell Middle…

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

Meet the Editor December 13, 2018

Meet the Editor this Friday at Cenacle Coffee Shop

Here’s my weekly, lightly edited, cut and paste announcement about my Friday Meet the Editor session. Yogi Berra is reported to have said “It’s deja vu all over again.” Well,…

photo of brush fire, used in article about Powder Springs CERT training

Powder Springs December 13, 2018

Powder Springs CERT training in January

Citizens of Powder Springs and people with a Powder Springs mailing address have an opportunity to get in-depth training on how to help yourself, your family, and your community, in…

Christmas Bells (public domain image from the Open Clipart Library)

Christmas December 12, 2018

2018 Jingle Bell Run

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run will be held this Saturday December 15, 2018. at The Battery Atlanta. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and there will be a Costume Judging…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts, Magistrate Court December 12, 2018

Marietta suspect sent to trial on child sex trafficking charges

A Marietta man was bound over to Superior Court for trial on suspicion of child sex trafficking.

Cobb County Police Department December 11, 2018

Serious injury collision I-75 and Windy Hill

Cobb County Police Department’s Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit reports that a collision resulting in serious injuries occurred Saturday morning , December 8, at around 12:10 a.m.on I-75 South…

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Cobb County, gas prices December 10, 2018

Cobb gas price average

According to a press release from Garrett Townsend, the Georgia Public Affairs Director for AAA, the drop in gasoline prices statewide has slowed. “The discount at the pump is beginning…

Garvis Sams representing applicant in Holly Springs Road rezoning request

Cobb County Planning Commission December 9, 2018

Planning commission recommends denial of Holly Springs rezoning

The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Commissioners deny a rezoning request from Loyd Development that would allow the applicant to build 16 senior residential units on…

Carlos Bickers, the owner of Isabella's Pizza and Wings in front of his pizza oven (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Austell, Food December 7, 2018

Isabella’s Pizza and Wings in Austell

Yesterday, Isabella’s Pizza and Wings, a new, locally owned pizza restaurant in downtown Austell held its “soft opening” with a Christmas Party. The restaurant is located at 2805 Veterans Memorial…

Residents in front of information tables in Mableton Town Square in article about Mableton Square tree lighting

Mableton December 6, 2018

Mableton tree lighting canceled

The Mableton Tree Lighting scheduled for December 9 has been canceled. The Cobb PARKS department tweeted the following: Due to the anticipated inclement weather for this weekend, the Mableton Tree…

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Opinion September 22, 2023