Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

A sign that says "Trail Ends ... Connection Coming Soon"

Trails and Greenways October 8, 2025

The gap in the Silver Comet Trail connector (with video)

By Larry Felton Johnson A few months ago, I recorded a video of my walk along the gap in the Silver Comet Trail Connector.The connector runs from the trailhead at…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Traffic incidents October 7, 2025

Sunday morning wreck on I-285 leaves one critically injured

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police are investigating an early Sunday collision on I-285 that left one person critically injured. Authorities say a 2006 GMC Envoy driven by a 37-year-old Marietta…

Group photo from the Mableton District 5 cleanup

Mableton October 7, 2025

Report and photos from the Mableton District 5 litter cleanup

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs distributed the following report with photos from the Mableton District 5 litter cleanup: Mableton City Councilman T.J. Ferguson hosted his first District 5 litter cleanup…

K-9 Unit October 7, 2025

The Cobb Sheriff’s Office introduces K-9 bloodhound Liberty

The Cobb Sheriff’s Office distributed the following public information release about the newest addition to its K-9 Unit, an 11-month-old bloodhound named Liberty The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces…

Group photo from Chamber's public safety luncheon

Community Public Safety Events October 7, 2025

Cobb Chamber honors public safety heroes

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following press release about its Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon (all photos provided by the Cobb Chamber): COBB PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES HONORED AT 2025 AWARDS LUNCHEON…

Food and Restaurants October 7, 2025

Gimme That Sugar brings cotton candy to downtown Acworth

By Mark Woolsey First came a pushcart in 2020. That turned into a food truck. Now a brick-and-mortar business of the same name has opened in downtown Acworth. In all…

My 2023 Chevy Bolt 1LT EV (electric vehicle)

Going Electric October 6, 2025

More about my Chevy Bolt EV

By Larry Felton Johnson A bit over a month ago (in the last week of August 2025), I got a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, and wrote about it in a…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost October 6, 2025

Gasoline price in GA rises modestly; EV fast-charging rates steady

Georgia gasoline prices rose an average of two cents over the past week, reversing the slight drop of previous weeks. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia edged…

A row of Kennesaw Police Department cruisers with multifamily buildings past a black metal fence

Kennesaw October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw police say Sunday morning gunfire at a local restaurant led to an arrest and three injuries. A police spokesman says they responded to a shooting call…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Weekend Quiz October 5, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Mableton?

Test your knowledge of the City of Mableton! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend…

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