Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather March 29, 2026

Elevated fire danger continues for north and central Georgia Sunday

North and central Georgia face elevated fire danger today and tonight, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms returning Tuesday and lasting through at least the end of the week….

Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…

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Community Life, Libraries March 28, 2026

Mableton’s South Cobb Regional Library Hosts Poetry Celebration in April

Cobb County Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month By Kelly Johnson In celebrating National Poetry Month, South Cobb Regional Library will hold its second annual South Cobb Spoken Word and…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 28, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Week’s Local Headlines

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz The Cobb County Courier’s Cobb County news quiz runs Monday through Thursday in our email newsletter, testing readers on the latest local headlines and developments….

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation March 28, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

News, Weather March 28, 2026

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across North and Central Georgia on Saturday, as low humidity and gusty northwest winds combine to create an elevated risk for rapidly spreading fires,…

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

Crime & Public Safety March 27, 2026

Cobb Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on South Cobb Drive

Authorities are searching for a suspect charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash late Wednesday night on South Cobb Drive, according to the Cobb County Police Department. The collision…

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History March 27, 2026

1899 Letter Reveals Harsh Road Conditions in Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson [This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] In the March 2, 1899 issue of…

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

Government & Politics, Local government March 27, 2026

Mableton cracks down on illegal tire dumping with tougher penalties, enforcement

City officials in Mableton have approved a strengthened solid waste ordinance aimed at curbing illegal tire dumping, increasing penalties for violators and improving neighborhood conditions across the city. To read…

News, Weather March 27, 2026

Fire Weather Watch Issued for All of North and Central Georgia Saturday

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for all of north and central Georgia from Saturday morning through Saturday evening, as low humidity and strong winds raise the risk of…

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Opinion April 11, 2026