Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

News, Weather July 10, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat, Possible Damaging Winds and Thunderstorm Threat

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for portions of east central Georgia where heat index values are expected to exceed 105 degrees. In addition,…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Crime & Public Safety July 9, 2026

Cobb Deputy shoots, kills dog while serving arrest warrant

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deputy-involved animal shooting on Wednesday. Sheriff’s officials say the deputy shot and killed what was described as an aggressive dog…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle parked in a marked space

Crime & Public Safety July 9, 2026

Woman dead from gunshot, son injured during same incident

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community, Things to Do July 9, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday July 10 to Sunday, July 12

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, July 10, 2026 to Sunday, June 12, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 9, 2026

How much do you know about the proposed Mableton Public Safety Division? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton announced a plan to develop its own Public Safety Divisions after a break-down in negotiations with the county over police services. Here’s a quiz about…

News, Weather July 9, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Thursday

North and central Georgia will see another hot day Thursday, with isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service….

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Government & Politics, Local government July 8, 2026

Marietta schedules tax increase public hearings

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement to the city’s website: The City of Marietta today announces that for the 25th year in a row, it will not increase…

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Health & Wellness July 8, 2026

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Free Dementia Caregiving Program for Family Caregivers in Marietta

Family caregivers seeking practical guidance on caring for loved ones with dementia will have an opportunity to learn from a local expert during a free educational program hosted by ACAP…

News, Transportation July 8, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 8

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 8, 2026

How much do you know about the transportation system in Cobb County? take Part 1 of our quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson A smoothly running transportation system is necessary for a good quality of life in a populous county, an in a county as large as Cobb, well-maintained…

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Education, News November 6, 2026