Cobb County Courier Quiz: Can You Guess the Employer?

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How well do you know the companies and organizations that help power Cobb County’s economy? From global corporations and major manufacturers to homegrown businesses and public agencies, Cobb is home to an impressive variety of employers. Put your local business knowledge to the test with our “Guess the Employer” quiz. Read each clue, choose from four possible answers, and see how many Cobb employers you can identify!

The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular feature designed to help readers learn more about Cobb County — its history, local government, businesses, and the issues shaping daily life here.

Readers who subscribe to the Courier’s email newsletter receive a link to the daily quiz, delivered straight to their inbox along with the day’s top local headlines. 

This quiz is meant to be fun and educational. Looking up answers online or in other sources is encouraged, not discouraged. If you already know the answers, great. If you don’t, that’s the point — the quiz is designed to spark curiosity and help readers better understand the county where they live. Links to source material and background information are provided below each quiz so readers can learn more.

If you’d like the quiz every day, you can subscribe to the Cobb County Courier newsletter using the link below. It’s free and includes a roundup of the latest local news, plus a link to the daily quiz.

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Have fun!

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My global headquarters is in the Cumberland area. I’m the world’s largest home-improvement retailer, and my orange branding is recognized nationwide.

2.

My Marietta facility has been a major Cobb County employer since 1951. Today, the C-130J Super Hercules is produced at the plant.

3.

I operate a portfolio of home-service brands. In 2026, plans were announced for my headquarters and franchise success center at 200 Galleria Parkway, a move expected to create 390 jobs.

4.

In 2026, I received Gold Certification in the Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb Employer Excellence Certification program. I’m a public-health agency serving two counties.

5.

My U.S. headquarters is in Marietta, while my global headquarters is in the Netherlands. I specialize in logistics systems used in airports and warehouses, including baggage handling and parcel sorting.


 

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