Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Government & Politics, Local government September 11, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

Opinion September 11, 2026

How Terrorism, Even On 9/11, Fails

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On this anniversary of 9/11, there are no shortage of critiques of the war on terror and its limits. But…

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News, Weather September 11, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Friday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered to numerous thunderstorms could affect north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The main…

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Community Life, Things to Do September 10, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 11-13

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13. Be sure to check the information in the…

News, Transportation September 10, 2026

Cobb County Road and Lane Closures to Know This Week (Sep. 10)

Cobb County road closures September 10, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 10, 2026

Smyrna Business Association Launches Smyrna Leadership Exchange to Develop the Next Generation of Community Leaders

The Smyrna Business Association distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Business Association (SBA), with assistance from the City of Smyrna’s Department of Economic Development, is launching the Smyrna Leadership Exchange…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 10, 2026

Cobb Collaborative Partners with Cobb County Public Library to Expand Family Literacy Kits at Sweetwater Branch, Supported by VyStar Credit Union

Cobb Collaborative distributed the following press release about the expansion of its Family Literacy Kit. Cobb Collaborative and the Cobb County Public Library are proud to announce a partnership to…

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Crime & Public Safety September 10, 2026

Teen Killed in Electric Scooter Crash on Cobb Parkway

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding the names of survivors involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] Marietta police released details of…

News, Weather September 10, 2026

Heat Index Near 100 as Storm Chances Rise Across Georgia

Isolated thunderstorms and dangerous late-summer heat are possible across north and central Georgia Thursday, with storm chances increasing Friday into the weekend. The National Weather Service says Thursday’s storms could…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 10, 2026

How much do you know about celebrities from Cobb County? Take our quiz and find out

Many famous people were born in, raised in, or now reside in Cobb County. Check your knowledge of Cobb celebrities by taking the ten-question quiz below. At the bottom of…

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Community Life September 21, 2026