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Business & Economy, Local Business December 21, 2025

Marietta-based C.W. Matthews nets multiple GDOT low bids in latest round of contracts

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., headquartered in Marietta, was the low bidder on multiple GDOT projects in this letting cycle, with a combined contract value of approximately $22.8 million. The…

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Business & Economy, Local Business December 20, 2025

From Consultants to Cottage Bakers: A Look at Newly Licensed Businesses in Cobb County

Here are the 40 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday,, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 16, 2025

Cobb-based LOUD Security Expands Operations Through Acquisitions, New Headquarters

According to a company press release, Cobb-based LOUD Security Systems, a regional provider of low-voltage and commercial life-safety solutions, reported significant growth in 2025, citing six acquisitions, expanded service offerings,…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 13, 2025

Cobb new business listing for the week ending Friday, December 12, 2025

Here are the 53 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 12, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 7, 2025

Cobb new business listing for the week ending Friday, December 5, 2025

Here are the 45 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 5, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Health & Wellness April 9, 2026

States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead, April 9, 2026 Katie Crouch says calling her state’s Medicaid agency to get information…

Opinion April 9, 2026

Bookman: Deference to Trump delusion leaves Georgia in election law limbo

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 9, 2026 Donald Trump can never admit that he lost an election, anywhere,…

Government & Politics April 9, 2026

Four take-aways from Georgia’s runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 8, 2026 Republican Clay Fuller is set to become the…

Education April 9, 2026

Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades‑old fight over civil rights law

by Ryan Creps, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Justice announced in March 2026 that it is suing Harvard University…

Government & Politics, National Government April 9, 2026

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Among the most disorienting things about President Donald Trump’s public language is…