Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

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…

Aster, a pit bull wearing a large neck ruffle

Pets and Pet Adoption July 6, 2025

Aster: A very special Dog of the Day

Mableton City Councilwoman Patricia Auch requested that we feature Aster, who is returning to the Cobb County animal shelter tomorrow, July 7, after a time in foster care. Aster’s foster…

Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

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