Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 21, 2026

Cobb County early voting turnout reaches 95,657

By Mark Woolsey Voters in Cobb County continue to turn out at a rapid clip in the early voting period leading up to electionday Nov. 3 As of early Wednesday,…

News, Transportation October 21, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 21

Cobb County road closures Oct. 21, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 21, 2026

Cobb County geography quiz: How well do you know the map?

How well do you know Cobb’s place on the map? These five questions explore its terrain, neighboring counties, trails and waterways. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County…

News, Weather October 21, 2026

High fire danger expected across much of Georgia Wednesday

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger Wednesday afternoon into the evening, Oct. 21, according to a special weather statement issued by the National…

Behavioral Health, Health & Wellness October 21, 2026

The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on October 28

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health distributed the following announcement: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Cartersville…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion October 21, 2026

Which Comes First After Election Day, Certification or a Recount?

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. By…

An 1831 map showing the subdivision of Cherokee land in the State of Georgia

History October 20, 2026

Cobb County history and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation

Image above: 1831 map of Cherokee territory in Georgia from the Library of Congress Land that became Cobb County was originally part of the Cherokee Nation that the State of…

An Norfolk Southern engine pulling a long line of boxcar, tankers and other cars starting through a crossing in downtown Austell GA

Crime & Public Safety October 20, 2026

Fourth person arrested in connection with Austell rail yard homicide

By Mark Woolsey A fourth person has now been charged in the Sept. 14 murder of Curdravious Clark in the Norfolk and Southern rail yards in Austell. Austell Police called…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 20, 2026

Cobb Courier civics quiz: Where do you go for help?

A pothole, a property assessment, a marriage license — knowing which office in Cobb County handles which service can save time. Test your knowledge with these five questions. Answers and…

News, Weather October 20, 2026

High fire danger across north and central Georgia

Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia face high fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening, Oct. 20, according to a special weather statement issued by the National…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026