Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Weather July 8, 2025

More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

The National Weather Service is warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms and extreme heat across north and central Georgia today, with potentially strong storms and high heat index values expected…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Cumberland July 8, 2025

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

By Mark Woolsey Just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, the pedestrian bridge linking the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall over Cobb Parkway is open again. The…

native plants and pollinators. Bees on mountain mint.

Environment July 8, 2025

Bees and Butterflies: Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County to host pollinator count

By Larry Felton Johnson The Master Gardener Volunteer of Cobb County (MGVOCC) distributed the following announcement, along with a request for the media to cover MGVOCC’s participation in the Great…

Cobb commissioners and police officials along with three dogs gather around sign stating "JoAnn K Birrell Police K9 Annex"

Austell July 8, 2025

Cobb K-9 Unit helps Austell police with apprehension of robbery suspects

Photo above: Cobb commissioners and police officials along with three dogs gather around sign stating “JoAnn K Birrell Police K9 Annex” at a BOC meeting, January 2024 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb…

Weather July 7, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms/high heat index possible across Georgia Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms and the potential for dangerously high heat index values through the…

Smyrna July 7, 2025

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

By Larry Felton Johnson Regular readers of the Cobb County Courier know that we often heavily cite the Georgia Historic Newspapers website in our history articles. Examples of our articles…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County July 7, 2025

Here are the latest 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb

Here are the 60 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 4, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections July 7, 2025

Advance voting for PSC Democratic Primary runoff starts Monday

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting begins Monday for the July 15 Public Service Commission Democratic Special Primary District 3 runoff. Voters can cast ballots at any one of four locations…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Fuel Cost July 7, 2025

As Georgia gas prices dip slightly, cost highest in Savannah, lowest in Catoosa-Dade-Walker

Gas prices are down slightly across Georgia, with drivers now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded—4 cents less than last week, according to AAA. EV charging…

Smyrna July 6, 2025

Smyrna’s hydrants become public art canvases

By Mark Woolsey Following the brightly painted crosswalks on King Street downtown and artistically decorated fire hydrants on Atlanta Road, the Smyrna Public Art Committee is working on ways to…

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