Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County May 19, 2024

Cobb Community Foundation launches “Activate Good” plan

The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following news release about the launch of its “Activate Good 5-year plan: The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) marked a significant milestone in its history…

Climate and Weather May 19, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected to continue in north Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, May 19, in the…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business May 18, 2024

32 new business licenses issued by Cobb County the week ending Friday May 17

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending May 17, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton May 18, 2024

Mableton council to discuss Planning Commission, zoning ordinance at next Wednesday meeting

At the Mableton City Council meeting this Wednesday, May 22, the council will have the first read of the zoning ordinance, which includes the city’s proposed Planning Commission. There will…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor May 18, 2024

Letter to the Editor: Mableton City Council, “show equal respect for each other”

This Letter to the Editor was originally written as a comment to the Mableton City Council and was submitted to the Courier for publication: My name is Graham Jagger and…

Climate and Weather May 18, 2024

Showers and scattered storms expected in Cobb County & region Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Widespread rain with a few embedded thunderstorms is expected on…

Austell May 17, 2024

Sweetwater Mission’s 2024 Community On The Move

Barry Krebs submitted the following report (and the photos) on Sweetwater Mission’s annual Community On The Move: Sweetwater Mission hosted their annual Community On The Move 2024 with the theme…

A graphic representing a thunderstorm with cloud lightning rain and a red warning triangle with exclamation mark

Climate and Weather May 17, 2024

Isolated to numerous thunderstorms expected in Cobb and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook on Friday, May 17 for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to numerous thunderstorms are expected…

A flyer for a Get Out the Vote Party with the same text as that in the article

Elections May 16, 2024

Get Out the Vote block party at Riverview Landing Friday

The following public service announcement was submitted to the Cobb County Courier: In partnership with some of Cobb County Commissioners’ offices, Riverview Landing is hosting a Get Out the Vote…

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources

Housing May 16, 2024

Families in Cobb Celebrate Having a Home and Stability

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources (Photo: Cobb County Government) The Center for Family Resources submitted the following…

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Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

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