Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Health Care July 20, 2020

Wellstar Kennestone Emergency Department virtual ribbon-cutting

The huge new Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Emergency Department had its virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. Governor Brian Kemp was on hand to deliver remarks and take part in the cutting…

Larry Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier seated in an office chair in front of a small table with a laptop in article about Cobb County Courier Meet the Editor

From the Editor July 19, 2020

Why the Courier sticks to Cobb County news

Here at the Courier we’ve always had a policy of narrowly focusing on news from Cobb County. The only exceptions have been on state and national stories that have an…

Business July 18, 2020

Lockheed Martin wins major Air Force contract for C-130j Super Hercules to be built in Marietta facility

Lockheed Martin has won a major contract for Super Hercules C-130j aircraft manufactured here in Cobb County at the Marietta facility. The contract is for $15 billion. [Clarification: a representative…

Kennesaw July 18, 2020

Kennesaw renews Qualified Local Government status

The City of Kennesaw announced on its website that the city’s status as a Qualified Local Government (QLG) was renewed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, following the adoption…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Health Care July 17, 2020

Home Depot makes masks mandatory in all stores

The Home Depot, whose corporate headquarters are in Cobb County, announced that the wearing of masks is mandatory in all their stores. The company has now become one of a…

2020 Elections July 17, 2020

Shelia Edwards receives endorsements from a union representative and a community leader

Shelia Edwards, who will face Monique Sheffield in the Democratic primary run-off for District 4 Cobb County Commissioner, has received endorsements from Ken Howell, a local union representative, and Rev….

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb County July 17, 2020

Reopening of Cobb senior centers postponed

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Cobb County and in Georgia, the plan to begin phased reopening of four senior centers on Monday has been postponed. The Freeman…

Crossing sign for Harmony-Leland Elementary School in article about bridging the digital divide

Mableton July 16, 2020

MIC online education forum: Bridging the Digital Divide

The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) will hold an online education forum on the digital divide in education. The forum will be held July 21, 2020 at 7 to 8:30 p.m….

Education July 16, 2020

Cobb school board approves budget, includes step increase for staff

The Cobb County School District Board of Education approved the proposed FY2021 budget. The CCSD issued the following press release: The Cobb County School District Board of Education (BOE) met virtually on July 16 and voted to approve…

Transportation July 16, 2020

More lane closures on I-285 in Cobb this weekend for concrete rehab work

According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Transportation, there will be more lane closures on I-285 in Cobb County this weekend as the concrete rehabilitation project continues….

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