Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety August 20, 2026

Arrest made after SWAT standoff in Mableton

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

News, Transportation August 19, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, August 19

Cobb County road closures August 19, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 19, 2026

How much do you know about health care in Cobb County? Take Part 1 of our quiz series

Health care is a critical part of the life of any county or city. But how much do you know about how health care is delivered in Cobb County? The…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Weather & Environment August 19, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta Today

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Wednesday, August 19. What is in…

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

Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Expands Access to Blood Pressure Checks

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Increases Access to Blood Pressure Checks Throughout Cobb & Douglas Counties with Local Partners Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following news release about…

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Health & Wellness August 19, 2026

Curative adds Wellstar Health System to Georgia provider network

According to a release from Wellstar Health System, Curative has reached a network agreement with Wellstar Health System that will give members of its employer-sponsored health plans in-network access to…

Rendering of the Standard at Kennesaw, a multi-story off-campus student housing complex

Transportation & Development August 19, 2026

Landmark Breaks Ground on off-campus Kennesaw Student Housing, contributes 10K to Cobb Collaborative

Rendering above provided by Landmark Properties According to a company press release, Landmark Properties and an affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners have broken ground on The Standard at Kennesaw, a…

Flyer for the Cobb County Public Library Fall Book Sale with the same info as the accompanying article

Community Life, Libraries August 19, 2026

Cobb County Public Library Announces Fall Book Sale at Cobb Civic Center (Oct. 16–18)

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following information about its upcoming Fall Book Sale: Cobb County Public Library invites book lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters to the Cobb Civic…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 18, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 2)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

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News, Weather August 18, 2026

Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Indices Up to 109 in Georgia Tuesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indices up to 109 degrees possible. Residents across north and central Georgia should…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026