Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County July 1, 2019

Cobb Police officer charged in sexual assault

UPDATE: Cobb County Police Chief Tim Cox will hold a press conference at this afternoon about this incident. Also, Sgt. Delk issued the following clarification about the warrant: This is…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care July 1, 2019

Cobb & Douglas Public Health urges Hepatitis A vaccination

According to a news release from the Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) Hepatitis A is spreading across Georgia. The release contained the following information. All quotes are taken verbatim…

Cobb County June 25, 2019

Shots fired at homeowner in West Cobb

According to Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, on June 20 at around 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of of gunshots in in the Paces…

Powder Springs Road and Brandon Lee Drive intersection road sign

Zoning June 21, 2019

Rezoning request for 132 townhomes on Powder Springs Road denied

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners, in its zoning hearing on June 18, denied a rezoning request that would have allowed 132 age-restricted rental townhomes at the intersection of Powder…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County June 14, 2019

Serious injury to motorcyclist in Bells Ferry collision

The operator of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was seriously injured in a collision on Bells Ferry Road Thursday evening. A passenger on the motorcycle was also treated for injuries. According…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County June 12, 2019

Cobb DA: MS-13 associates sentenced

According to a press release from the office of Cobb Acting District Attorney John Melvin, six individuals associated with the MS-13 gang pleaded guilty to a group assault that began…

Photo of the BOC from the February 2019 meeting accompanying a letter to the editor about the compensation plan for Cobb 911 dispatchers

Guest Opinion June 11, 2019

Opinion: Cobb 911 Overlooked by BOC

This letter to the editor was sent by Samantha Hawkins, a Cobb 911 dispatcher. Dear Editor: I believe it’s of the utmost importance to bring to the public knowledge of…

Cobb County spokesperson Ross Cavitt, at podium, announces boil water advisory for parts of Cobb (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County June 11, 2019

Boil Water advisory issued for parts of Cobb

UPDATE: 11 a.m. June 12. The boil water advisory has been lifted. The county has determined the water is safe to drink. UPDATE: The county has posted a FAQ on…

Laura Mireles seated at a table at Rev Coffee (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2019 Elections June 5, 2019

A conversation with Laura Mireles, candidate for Smyrna mayor

The Courier had a conversation with Laura Mireles, who is challenging long-time Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon in this fall’s election. The conversation took place at Rev Coffee Roasters on Spring…

A crowd of students in the auditorium at Griffin Middle School for the STEM competition organized by Tata Consultancy Services

Cobb County June 4, 2019

Griffin Middle School STEM competition highlights app design

Fifteen teams of Griffin Middle School students took part in a competition showcasing their mobile app design and development skills. The event, held May 20, was organized by Tata Consultancy…

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