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Business & Economy, Local Business March 21, 2026

Check out the 39 new businesses licensed in unincorporated Cobb County over the past week

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between March 15 and March 20, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of home services, construction trades, and small-scale retail and food ventures. The…

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Business & Economy, Local Business March 15, 2026

Cobb County issues 52 new business licenses for week ending March 13

Cobb County issued dozens of new occupational tax certificates in the week ending Friday, March 13, with a diverse mix of entrepreneurs and companies launching or expanding operations in the…

Business & Economy, Local Business March 13, 2026

NFL star Travis Kelce chosen as brand ambassador for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the company that owns Six Flags Over Georgia, said in a press release Friday it has signed a strategic partnership with NFL star Travis Kelce, who…

Business & Economy, Local Business March 8, 2026

New business listings for unincorporated Cobb County for the week ending Friday, March 6

Here are the 55 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, March 6, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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Business & Economy, Local Business March 8, 2026

Yamaha to Relocate U.S. Subsidiary From California to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey In a significant corporate relocation, Yamaha Motor Co. LTD. of Tokyo says it’ll relocate U.S. subsidiary Yamaha Corp. U.S.A. from Cypress, CA to Kennesaw. The Japanese behemoth…

Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie, passing the leadership to 2026 Chairwoman, Melissa Cantrell of CDH Partners

Business & Economy, Local Business March 5, 2026

Cobb Chamber celebrates milestones, hands out awards

Photo above: Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie, passing the leadership to 2026 Chairwoman, Melissa Cantrell of CDH Partners (photo provided by the Cobb Chamber) By Mark…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 48 New Business Licenses for Week Ending February 27

Cobb County’s newest business licenses, for the week ending Friday, February 27, 2026, reflect a mix of restaurants, personal services and professional offices, with food and beauty services leading the…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 24, 2026

Cobb Executive Women calls for nominations for 2026 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber and its Cobb Executive Women distributed the following news release calling for nominations for the 2026 Woman of Distinction Award: Cobb Executive Women, a professional development and leadership…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 22, 2026

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report

The business license filings over the past week for unincorporated Cobb County reflect a broad mix of professional services, construction trades, retail establishments and personal service providers. A significant share…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 18, 2026

Kroger to Invest $23 Million in Parkaire Landing Expansion

By Mark Woolsey The Parkaire Landing shopping center in East Cobb is about to see some substantial changes. The Kroger Company is investing $23 million into their store near Johnson…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 8, 2026

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…