Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County September 30, 2024

GBI statement on shooting in Cobb that left suspect dead, two officers injured

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following news release about the shooting in Cobb County that left the suspect dead and two police officers injured: At the request of…

Mableton September 30, 2024

MIC to oppose Cobb schools’ bus depot on Veterans Memorial Highway

Photo of Cobb County School District bus by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Last week the Mableton Improvement Coalition put out a statement of opposition to the Cobb County School…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 30, 2024

GA Supreme Court oral arguments on the challenge to existence of City of Mableton scheduled for November 6

The Supreme Court of Georgia has tentatively scheduled oral arguments on the challenge to the existence of the City of Mableton for November 6. The Courier will run responses from…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Transportation September 30, 2024

Georgia average gasoline price rises three cents over past week

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose three cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Fuel costs were…

A drawing of buildings with fog at the base and the words "Dense patchy fog"

Climate and Weather September 30, 2024

Patchy dense fog possible in northwest Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a patchy dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Monday, September 30. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m….

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business September 29, 2024

10 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for week ending Friday, September 27

Here are the 10 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 27. This was a short week in county offices due to the approach…

A view of the Chattahoochee after Hurricane Helene that shows trees in the middle of the now-widened river

From the Editor September 29, 2024

Helene widens the Chattahoochee River in Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson, Editor and Publisher I’ve resumed my practice of taking long walks, mostly to try to get down to the weight I was at 25 years old….

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather September 29, 2024

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties continues Sunday

The National Weather Service flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell, affecting nearby parts of Cobb County and Douglas County continues Sunday morning, September 29. The flooding is expected to…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports September 28, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach Shows The Braves Know How To Prepare Rookies

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College With the Atlanta Braves’ season on the line, pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach dominated the New York Mets. It’s yet another example…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Major flooding is expected on Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County and Douglas County. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on Saturday September 28 that will remain in effect…

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