Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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

Cobb County March 11, 2021

A conversation with Cobb Sheriff officials about the current recruitment drive

We spoke with Major Marvin Prince and one of his recruitment officers, Investigator Irvin McClure about the hiring drive underway with the goal of hiring 100+ recruits at the Cobb…

Economy March 10, 2021

Rep. David Scott’s office issues statement on passage of American Rescue Plan Act

U.S. Representative David Scott‘s office issued the following press release celebrating the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan Act by the House. Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13)…

Kennesaw State University March 9, 2021

Cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi named director of KSU school of music

Kennesaw State University announced in a news release that educator and cellist Dr. Jesús Castro-Balbi has been named the director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. The appointment…

Powder Springs March 9, 2021

Virtual Harriet Tubman Day fundraising event

The Powder Springs-based Harriet Tubman Learning Center is hosting a virtual Harriet Tubman Day program and fundraising event on Wednesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held…

Economy March 8, 2021

Only slight increase in GA gasoline prices

According to a press release from Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia prices at the pump have only seen a one cent increase over the…

2022 Elections March 5, 2021

Chris Lanning announces run for Cobb Solicitor General

Chris Lanning, the current Chief Assistant Solicitor of Cobb County, and a resident of Powder Springs, has announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for Cobb Solicitor General…

Dr. Danny Branstetter in white medical jacket

Health Care March 5, 2021

At one-year mark of first Georgia COVID-19 cases, a Wellstar physician gives an update

Dr. Danny Branstetter, a physician with Wellstar Health System and an expert on infectious disease and COVID-19, spoke to the Courier about what we know about COVID-19 on this one-year…

Town Center CID releases its annual report -- image of report on desktop computer screen, tablet, and smart phone

Kennesaw March 2, 2021

Town Center CID annual report released

The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) released its annual digital report, highlighting its activities and accomplishments over the past year. Those highlights included funding for Phase 3 of the…

Powder Springs March 1, 2021

KSU graduate promoted to Technical Leader of GBI Crime Lab Firearms Section

Emily Bagwell, a 2012 graduate in biology from Kennesaw State University, has been promoted to Technical Leader of of the Firearms Section of the Crime Lab at the GBI. She…

Cobb County March 1, 2021

Cobb Sheriff announces hiring blitz

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced a hiring blitz, with the intent of hiring more than 100 staff in both sworn and civilian position. The following press release describing the…

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