Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Photo of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice facing recall

Food Safety, Health & Wellness February 22, 2026

3.3 Million Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice, Some Shipped to Trader Joe’s, Recalled Over Possible Glass Fragments

Image above: packaging of recalled product from Trader Joe’s, image provided by the FSIS press release Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland Oregon, is recalling about 3,370,530 pounds…

News, Weather February 22, 2026

Much Colder Air to Push Georgia Wind Chills Into Teens

Widespread wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected across north and central Georgia today, prompting a Wind Advisory, with much colder air arriving early this week that will…

Two people walk across the decorative crosswalk in the Town Center area along Noonday Creek Trail

Community February 21, 2026

Town Center Community Launches First Decorative Crosswalk Along Noonday Creek Trail

Town Center Community submitted the following news release: Installation at George Busbee Parkway and Town Center Drive enhances safety, strengthens identity, and introduces innovative placemaking in Cobb County TOWN CENTER,…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Crime & Public Safety February 21, 2026

Cobb Man Sentenced to Life After Guilty Plea in Fatal Shooting of Kennesaw State Student

A Cobb County man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a 21-year-old nursing student outside a Kennesaw State University student housing complex. Samuel…

Adults with children outdoors at the Cobb Collaborative Resiliency Week event

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 21, 2026

Cobb Collaborative’s Resiliency Week Brings Community Together to Strengthen Well-Being and Connection

The following news release was distributed by Cobb Collaborative highlighting the organization’s recent Resiliency Week event: Cobb Collaborative successfully hosted Resiliency Week, February 2–7, 2026, bringing together community members, service…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes February 21, 2026

What Happened in Cobb County This Week? Take the Quiz and Find Out

The Cobb County Courier has a quiz we run from Monday to Thursday in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation February 21, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Cartoon-like drawing of two thunderclouds and three lightning bolts

News, Weather February 21, 2026

Georgia Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Isolated Severe Storms Expected

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a risk of a few severe storms in central Georgia this afternoon capable of producing damaging winds, large hail,…

Unity North Atlanta Church and Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta officials pose for group shot with ceremonial check

Community, Giving Back to the Community February 20, 2026

Unity North Atlanta Church Donates $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta Metro

By Larry Felton Johnson Thursday morning, the Unity North Atlanta Church on Sandy Plains Road presented an $8,000 financial gift to Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta to support affordable…

Real Estate February 20, 2026

When selling a home, don’t overlook electrical systems

When selling a home, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items. However, home sellers shouldn’t overlook the smaller electrical details that can often make or break a sale. Paul…

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Health & Wellness March 2, 2026

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