Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Weather June 1, 2025

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of potential thunderstorms throughout the weekend. What is in the statement? The statement gives…

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Libraries June 1, 2025

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

By Kelly Johnson It’s duck season at West Cobb Regional Library. Amid its staple of scheduled events, the last week of May (following the end of the school year) introduced…

Mableton May 31, 2025

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

The Courier sent a request for comments on the Service Delivery Strategy discussions and votes to members of the Mableton City Council. The following council members submitted responses: District 2…

Libraries May 31, 2025

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

By Kelly Johnson Continuing from last month, North Cobb Regional Library is hosting the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) Annual Member Exhibit until June 28th. The exhibit provides local artists…

Libraries May 31, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library anchors Spring to Summer with programs that connect

By Kelly Johnson Following AAPI Heritage Month, Kennesaw State University and the Breman Foundation of Atlanta present The Anne Frank in Translation Panel Exhibit at South Cobb Regional Library. Anne…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Mableton council passes one-year services agreement with Cobb County

At an emergency special-called meeting on Friday, May 30, the Mableton City Council approved the one-year Service Delivery Strategy that was hammered out with Cobb County last week, committing the…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Emergency meeting of Mableton City Council about Service Delivery Strategy agreement

The City of Mableton issued the following announcement: CITY OF MABLETON STATE OF GEORGIA COBB COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Special Called Meeting There will be an emergency special called meeting of…

Mableton May 30, 2025

Chairwoman Cupid sends statement to Mableton council about service negotiations

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid sent the statement below to the Mableton City Council: I am writing to acknowledge the progress that Cobb County and the City…

Mableton May 30, 2025

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

[UPDATE: During the Wednesday Mableton City Council meeting, which lasted past 1 a.m., the Mableton City Council voted 4-3 to reject the temporary agreement with Cobb County for service delivery….

Government & Politics May 30, 2025

What is a Service Delivery Strategy in Georgia?

By Larry Felton Johnson Against the backdrop of the City of Mableton’s rejection of a stop-gap Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Cobb County at the May 28 Mableton City Council…

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Education June 13, 2025

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Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Potential return of thunderstorms to Georgia today through next Friday

If It Quacks at West Cobb Regional Library, Then It Must Be …

Mableton council members speak out on Service Delivery Strategy vote

Spring heightens at North Cobb Regional Library with SCAA local art exhibit

South Cobb Regional Library anchors Spring to Summer with programs that connect

Mableton council passes one-year services agreement with Cobb County

Emergency meeting of Mableton City Council about Service Delivery Strategy agreement

Chairwoman Cupid sends statement to Mableton council about service negotiations

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

What is a Service Delivery Strategy in Georgia?