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Business & Economy, Local Business July 22, 2026

McBath announces $1.5M federal YouthBuild grant for CobbWorks workforce training program

Rep. Lucy McBath, of Georgia’s 6th U.S. Congressional District, announced that CobbWorks Inc. has been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program to…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 17, 2026

Kennesaw State’s Mookerji Innovation Fund Hits 50 Startups in Just Over Five Years

Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding [This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 14, 2026

Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care to hold open houses at its Smyrna location

Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care distributed the following announcement about two open house event the facility will hold at its facility on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna: The Cambridge…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 13, 2026

Latest Cobb County new business listings

Cobb County issued 81 new business licenses between July 5 and July 12, reflecting another diverse week of entrepreneurial activity. The latest filings include restaurants, contractors, healthcare providers, retail shops,…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 4, 2026

Cobb County Issues 36 New Business Licenses Heading Into July

Cobb County issued 36 new business licenses during the week of June 28 through July 5, reflecting continued activity across a wide range of industries. The latest filings include restaurants,…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 28, 2026

Cobb County Adds 57 New Businesses Across Multiple Industries

Cobb County issued 57 new business licenses during the June 21–28, 2026 reporting period. This week’s filings show a broad mix of professional services, healthcare providers, contractors, beauty businesses, real…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cumberland Area Council panel to provide insider update on The Henry development in on July 8

Photo above: Street view of Battery Ave. in the Cumberland area: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, business and community leaders will get…

Business & Economy, Local Business June 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that it is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals whose exceptional service and community involvement have…

Business & Economy, Local Business June 26, 2026

Leadership Cobb selects 60 business, community leaders for 2026-27 class

Photo above: from a licensed copy of Canva According to a Cobb Chamber press release, Leadership Cobb, the Chamber’s leadership development program, has selected 60 business and community leaders to…

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Cobb County Explained, Public Safety & Courts August 30, 2026