Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Marietta, Marietta Police Department October 29, 2018

Cobb deputy injured by fleeing suspect’s vehicle

According to reports from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the Marietta Police Department, at around 4:00 a.m. this morning a 13-year veteran of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office who…

Poster created by elementary school student for the anti-bullying campaign contest (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County schools October 29, 2018

Anti-Bullying campaign in Cobb County Schools

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on a school anti-bullying campaign and contest that were held in South Cobb schools. The winners of the contest for elementary,…

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

Cobb County, gas prices October 28, 2018

Cobb gas price average $2.743

According to a press release from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia is $2.70, which is six cents less than last week, two cents less compared to…

Debra Tyler-Horton, AARP Georgia State Director (L), Laurie Roland, Award Recipient (R)

Marietta October 28, 2018

Marietta resident Laurie Roland wins AARP Andrus Award

AARP Georgia has awarded the 2018 Andrus Award to Executive Councilmember and Marietta resident Laurie Roland. According to a press release from AARP Georgia, “The Andrus Award is given annually to…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County, Cobb County Community Development October 28, 2018

Cobb County nonprofit grant workshops

Does your Cobb County nonprofit need funds? Nonprofits without current funding have an opportunity this November. The staff of the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Program will host informational…

Commissioner Lisa Cupid, Ericka Smith, and Dr. Scott Hamilton at the Board of Commissioners meeting at the reading of the Dyslexia Awareness Month proclamation.

Cobb County board of commissioners October 26, 2018

Dyslexia Awareness Month in Cobb County

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October Dyslexia Awareness Month at last Tuesday’s meeting. The proclamation was presented by District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid. Cupid said a conversation with…

Cobb County Police Department October 26, 2018

SunTrust walk-in cooler death ruled accident

The Cobb County Medical Examiner has determined the that the death of Todd Keeling was an accident. Keeling’s body was discovered in a walk-in cooler at SunTrust Park on June…

Cobb County Police Department October 25, 2018

Fatal South Cobb Drive Collision

According to a report from Officer Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb County Police Department, a fatal collision occurred South Cobb Drive at Waldrep Circle on Wednesday at approximately 3:34 p.m. The…

Chairman Michael Boyce reads proclamation to DUI court judge and coordinators

Accountability Courts, Cobb County Courts October 25, 2018

Cobb DUI court celebrates 10th anniversary

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing the efforts of the Cobb DUI court on their 10th anniversary. Judge Eric Brewton, DUI court coordinator Darcy Kamau, and…

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 October 24, 2018

Meet the Editor Friday at Cenacle Coffee Shop

If you get an uncanny sense of deja vu every week at about this time, it’s probably because I run essentially identical Meet the Editor announcements, changing only the date and…

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Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

Justice December 20, 2024

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S….

Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

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