Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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Fuel Cost September 22, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices edge up a modest one cent average over the past week; EV charging rates steady

Georgia gasoline prices edged up a modest one cent over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia reaching an average cost of $2.91 per gallon…

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Weekend Quiz September 21, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?

How much do you know about Cobb County cemeteries and the people buried there? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the…

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new business September 21, 2025

37 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 19

Here are the 37 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, September 19, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Officials behind ribbon before cutting at the Bob Callan Trail

Cumberland September 21, 2025

Cumberland, Cobb and ARC Unveil Final Phase of Bob Callan Trail, Connecting to Chattahoochee River

PHOTO ABOVE: Image from the Cobb County website According to a county news release, a ribbon‐cutting ceremony on Sept. 11 marked the opening of the final mile of the Bob…

History September 21, 2025

Marietta History Center to Host Tombstone Cleaning Workshop Oct. 25

The Marietta History Center is bringing back its popular tombstone cleaning workshop this fall, offering locals a hands-on opportunity to help preserve the city’s rich historical legacy. Scheduled for Saturday,…

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Traffic incidents September 21, 2025

Marietta police investigating fatal crash on Powder Springs Street

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a Saturday morning crash that left one person dead. Authorities say it happened about 6:40 a.m. on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs…

Engagement September 20, 2025

How much do you know about Cobb’s government and departments?

The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website, it will be a weekend quiz, published Saturdays and Sundays. While the daily…

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

Mableton September 20, 2025

Mableton City Council meeting to include zoning hearings, appointment of municipal court judge

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m.,…

Community Life September 20, 2025

The Center for Family Resources Launches 39th Annual “Thanks for Giving” Campaign to Fight Holiday Hunger in Cobb County

The Center for Family Resources submitted the following announcement: This November, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) proudly launches its 39th annual Thanks for Giving campaign—a longstanding tradition aimed at ensuring no…

Food and Restaurants September 19, 2025

Cranes Coffee in Acworth serves up bold Cuban fusion

By Mark Woolsey A self-described “coffee fiend” has brought his passion for bold, Cuban coffee tastes and aromas to downtown Acworth. Cranes Coffee held its grand opening at 3960 Southside…

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