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Business & Economy, Local Business May 11, 2026

Cobb County Adds 32 New Business Licenses in the First Full Week of May

Cobb County issued 32 new business licenses between May 4 and May 8, with a notable mix of professional services, healthcare providers, automotive businesses and retail concepts appearing across the…

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Business & Economy, Local Business May 2, 2026

New business licenses for the week ending May 1 span services, construction, and personal care

Cobb County’s latest round of business licenses reflects a steady mix of service-oriented startups, contractors, and small-scale personal care operations. Health services, consulting, and home improvement businesses continue to dominate…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 26, 2026

Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April

Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 24, 2026

Cobb Chamber to honor top small businesses at 2026 awards luncheon in May

The Cobb Chamber will continue its Marquee Monday series on May 11 with the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, celebrating the achievements and contributions of leading small businesses…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 21, 2026

Cobb Young Professionals opens nominations for 2026 Next Generation Award

Cobb Young Professionals, a networking group within the Cobb Chamber for professionals in their 20s and 30s, has opened nominations for its 2026 Next Generation Award, recognizing two emerging leaders…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 47 New Business Licenses in Mid-April Report

Cobb County recorded 47 new business licenses issued between April 12 and April 19, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of service-based startups, contractors, and consumer-facing businesses. The latest batch shows…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 12, 2026

Mix of independent and corporate firms in Cobb license data for the past week

Cobb County’s latest business license activity shows a continued mix of service providers, independent operators, and corporate-backed ventures. Many of the newly registered businesses are tied to residential services—cleaning, contracting,…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 11, 2026

Cobb Chamber Unveils 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses List

The Cobb Chamber announced its 2026 Top Small Businesses of the Year in a press release. The organization also wrote that the overall Small Business of the Year winner will…

Business & Economy, Local Business April 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 42 New Business Licenses Across Multiple Sectors

New business activity spans food, healthcare, and home services For the week ending Friday, April 3, Cobb County recorded 42 new business licenses for unincorporated Cobb during the latest reporting…

Business & Economy, Local Business March 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses in the week ending March 27

Cobb County added 38 new business licenses during the final week of March, with a mix of retail, service-based, and food establishments leading the way. Restaurants and convenience stores continue…

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The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Health & Wellness June 8, 2026

By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 8, 2026 Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York…

Government & Politics, National Government June 8, 2026

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing…

Government & Politics, State Government June 8, 2026

Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2026 The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November…

Government & Politics June 8, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…