Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Mableton October 5, 2025

Lengthy Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on Tax Allocation Districts

The Mableton City Council’s work session agenda for its meeting on Monday, October 6, is lengthy and includes presentations on a wide range of topics, from HR policies to fleet…

Mikailah Peoples and family at new home site

Housing October 5, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta launches its “Women Build” campaign (updated)

[Photo of Mikailah Peoples and family provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta] By Mark Woolsey [Editor’s note: this story was updated with additional information and quotes] Habitat…

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new business October 5, 2025

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3

Here are the 14 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 3, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens receives Rotary Club Citizen of the Year

Mableton October 4, 2025

Report & Photos from ceremony naming Mableton Mayor Michael Owens South Cobb Rotary Citizen of the Year

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the South Cobb Rotary Club ceremony conferring its Citizen of the Year award on Mableton Mayor Michael Owens:…

Riverside Elementary School beautification project group photo

Community Life October 4, 2025

Report & photos from Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project: The Riverside Elementary School Beautification Project was a huge success asvolunteers from…

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Weekend Quiz October 4, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website,…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work October 4, 2025

GDOT releases latest update of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated summary and schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department…

Riverside Parkway road sign in article about homicde suicide at EpiCenter

Housing October 3, 2025

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association retains law firm to represent tenants on Riverside Parkway

The We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association submitted the following press release about its retention of a law firm to represent tenants at three apartment complexes along Riverside Parkway: The We Thrive…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Things to Do October 3, 2025

The Battery Atlanta announces free, live concerts in October and November

The Battery Atlanta distributed the following press release announcing its live concert series: The Battery Atlanta is turning up the volume on Thursday nights this fall with its new live music…

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