Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Smyrna City Hall with an inset map of the location. The building is brick, with four large white columns at a portico

Smyrna November 30, 2024

Smyrna Planning & Zoning Commission hearing on proposed 295-unit mixed-use on Windy Hill Road

The Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2, at 6 p.m. regarding a rezoning application to build a 295-unit mixed-use development at a…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Cobb County Courier AI Corner November 30, 2024

How are we using AI at the Courier, and what are the future plans?

By Larry Felton Johnson Artificial Intelligence is both controversial and fast-developing. In my role as editor and publisher at the Cobb County Courier, I have to develop a clear set…

Marietta November 30, 2024

Silhouette artist Clay Rice to visit William Root House

Renowned silhouette artist Clay Rice will visit the William Root House in downtown Marietta on December 5, 2024. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Clay travels nationwide creating unique silhouette portraits,…

Drawing of a "road closed" sign with diagonal stripes and two electric lanterns on top

Marietta November 30, 2024

Several roads to be closed at CSX rail crossings in Marietta and Smyrna next week

By Mark Woolsey CSX Railroad maintenance work will result in the temporary closure of several railroad crossings next week in both Marietta and Smyrna. The railroad says it’s part of…

Brian Benefield with his wife Cecilie and his mother Yvonne

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 29, 2024

Be thankful, and keep talking

Photo above: Brian Benefield with his wife Cecilie and his mother Yvonne By Brian Benefield [Brian is the author of the periodic column “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community”] As we…

A decorated Christmas tree with a skull on top, described as a Gothic Christmas Tree

Cobb County November 29, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library “Makes Christmas”

Photo above: South Cobb Regional Library’s Gothic Christmas Tree at the Mable House Tree Jubilee, taken from the SCRL Facebook page By Kelly Johnson All is calm for December at…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County November 29, 2024

Cobb Community Foundation “Match Magic” picking up steam

Heading into the home stretch, the Cobb Community Foundation’s first-ever “Match Magic” campaign is picking up steam. Twenty-five participating Cobb nonprofits have raised almost $200 thousand dollars as of Nov.26….

Climate and Weather November 28, 2024

Bitter cold weather expected in metro Atlanta by Monday

by Larry Felton Johnson It might not reach the teens by Monday in metro Atlanta, but according to the National Weather Service it will feel like it. A cold front…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Health Care November 27, 2024

Free COVID and flu vaccine clinic at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about free COVID and flu vaccinations at the Switzer Library: Switzer Library hosting free COVID, Flu Vaccine Clinic on Dec….

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Smyrna November 27, 2024

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, Braves and first responders host Shop with a Hero

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero event, in collaboration with the Atlanta Braves and local first responders, returns to Smyrna on Dec. 13 The following news release was…

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