Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 16, 2026

Take the Courier’s Friday Cobb County trivia quiz

On Fridays the Courier’s quiz takes on a lighter note, with random questions on no particular topic except things around the county. Test your knowledge in the quiz below. The…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens speaks to the city council and the attendees

Government & Politics, Local government October 16, 2026

Mableton City Council approves the city’s inaugural comprehensive plan

photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow The Mableton City Council unanimously approved the “Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045 – City of Mableton’s Inaugural Comprehensive Plan” which outlines how…

Quill pan and ink in article about absentee ballots

Letters to the Editor October 15, 2026

Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Accessible Mental Health Support for Students

[This is a Letter to the Editor. For our policy on letters, and how to submit them, please see the bottom of this article] Dear Editor, Melanie Dallas’s September 19…

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

Community Life, Things to Do October 15, 2026

Things to do in Cobb County this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Be sure to check the information in the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 15, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz for Thursday, Oct. 15

The theme for our quiz on Thursdays is Current Events. Test your knowledge of what’s happening in the county by taking the quiz below. Don’t worry if you miss questions. …

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Cobb County early voting draws 16,392 voters on opening day

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off at a rapid clip across both Cobb County and Georgia. County elections and voter registration director Leigh Phillips says the 13 polling…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community October 15, 2026

Cobb Community Foundation recognizes more than 40 Corporate Champions

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb Community Foundation recently recognized more than 40 Corporate Champions who made commitments to the organization ranging from $2500 to more than $100,000. CCF says the…

A van wedged in the air between an embankment and a building

Crime & Public Safety, Traffic incidents October 15, 2026

Acworth van crash leaves vehicle suspended 10 feet above ground

Photos provided by the Acworth Police Department By Mark Woolsey It looked like something out of a car chase scene in an action movie. Acworth police say a driver was hurt…

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

Environment October 15, 2026

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta Oct. 15

A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect for Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 15, with children and other sensitive groups advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late…

News, Transportation October 14, 2026

Latest Cobb County Road and Lane Closures as of Wednesday Oct. 14

Cobb County road closures Oct. 14, 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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Government & Politics, Local government October 31, 2026