Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Boy Scout Troop 22 and friends at the troop's quarterly litter cleanup on Cooper Lake Road

Mableton September 30, 2025

Boy Scouts Troop 22 cleans up litter on Cooper Lake Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the quarterly litter cleanup Boy Scouts Troop #22 conducts along Cooper Lake Road. We appreciate Boy Scout Troop…

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Weather September 30, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible but no severe weather expected in Atlanta Tuesday

A few isolated thunderstorms may pop up across north Georgia this afternoon, but no severe weather is anticipated. Looking ahead, rain and storm chances could return later this weekend into…

Education September 29, 2025

Kennesaw State research on sustainable road construction turns quarry waste into opportunity

[The following article by Raynard Churchwell with photo by Darnell Wilburn Jr first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Each year, Georgia quarries generate millions of…

Festivals September 29, 2025

Truck-A-Palooza coming to Town Center Mall in Kennesaw next Saturday, October 4

The popular Truck-A-Palooza, which allows the whole family to unleash their inner child, returns this coming Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Center Mall…

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Fuel Cost September 29, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices fall with the onset of cooler weather

Over the past week, the average gasoline price in Georgia declined with the onset of cooler weather. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped 3 cents over…

Weather September 29, 2025

Isolated showers and thunderstorms expected across parts of Georgia Monday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected across parts of Georgia today and into the evening, with minimal risk of severe weather through the week. The National Weather Service issued a…

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Weekend Quiz September 28, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses?

How much do you know about Cobb County businesses? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes onto…

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Food Safety September 28, 2025

Recall of Hillshire Brands corn dogs due to wood embedded in batter

[Editor’s note: as a result of the recent outbreak of listeria-contaminated product and the consequent rash of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

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new business September 28, 2025

20 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 26

Here are the 20 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 26, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Elections October 10, 2025

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