Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The coronavirus vaccines might have contributed to a rise in gasoline prices illustrated by photo of Kroger gas station on South Cobb Drive

Economy November 23, 2020

Small drop in GA and Cobb gasoline prices

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump have dropped slightly over the past week. The weekly…

2020 Elections November 20, 2020

Cobb issues statement about social media chatter about election document shredding at Jim Miller Park

Cobb County distributed a statement about election document shredding at Jim Miller Park, which has been the subject of social media chatter. The social media activity was generated by tweets…

Mableton November 19, 2020

BOC approves 160 townhomes, 20 detached homes on Floyd Road next to Lidl Grocery

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners at its monthly zoning meeting approved a request to rezone property between Lidl Grocery and the Willowcrest community on Floyd Road in Mableton. The…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Business November 18, 2020

Home Depot reports 23 percent increase in sales over third quarter of last year

In its third quarter earnings report The Home Depot announced a 23.2 percent increase in sales over the third quarter of 2019. The Cobb-headquartered retail giant reported $33.5 billion in…

Dr. Laura Pearson in white Wellstar lab coat

Health Care November 17, 2020

Dr. Laura Pearson talks about breast cancer awareness

Dr. Laura Pearson of Wellstar Health System spoke to the Courier about breast cancer awareness and the need for early detection. Dr. Pearson is a breast oncologist and surgeon. Asked…

Kennesaw parade ... woman in sleigh with Santa

Kennesaw November 16, 2020

In unusual Kennesaw parade, spectators will move while floats stand still

The City of Kennesaw is doing something a bit different with its holiday parade this year. Instead of floats traveling by spectators, the spectators will walk past the floats. The…

Business November 16, 2020

Home Depot to acquire HD Supply for about $8 billion

Cobb-headquartered retail giant The Home Depot announced in a press release that they have reached an agreement to purchase HD Supply Holdings, Inc. The Home Depot will purchase all outstanding…

Kennesaw Winter Kick Off photo of woman at Kennesaw Parks & Rec display with man behind table

Kennesaw November 16, 2020

Kennesaw Parks & Rec to host Winter Kick Off

The City of Kennesaw sent the following announcement for its Winter Kick Off celebration: Kennesaw Parks & Rec to Host Winter Kick OffKennesaw, GA (November 10, 2020) — The City…

Economy November 16, 2020

Georgia gasoline prices remain low despite four-cent uptick

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump remain low despite a four-cent uptick to $1.96 per gallon…

Campbell High School stadium in article about Newnan game

Sports November 16, 2020

Campbell loses to Newnan High in their last game of the season

By Sudha Gururaj On Friday night, Campbell High School football (2-8) ended their season with a loss to Newnan High School (9-0). Campbell lost to Newnan 34-6. Campbell battled in…

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