Business & Economy

Business & Economy July 2, 2025

Student-staffed marketing firm raising success of real-world clients

[This article by Gary Tanner, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Among marketing firms in the Atlanta area, Ground Work…

Food and Restaurants July 1, 2025

Shake Shack opens in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey A popular and expanding burger restaurant chain has established its first outpost in Cobb County. New York-based Shake Shack threw open the doors Monday at The Battery…

Business & Economy June 30, 2025

Lockheed Martin sets third-quarter dividend

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors authorized a third-quarter 2025 dividend of $3.30 per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 26, 2025, to holders of record as of the close…

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Cobb County June 29, 2025

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27

Here are the 61 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 27, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy June 26, 2025

Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success

by Sandra Sjoberg, Western Governors University School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions…

Business & Economy June 26, 2025

Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the “one, big, beautiful bill,” President Donald…

Cobb County June 22, 2025

New businesses licensed by Cobb County over the seven days ending Friday June 20

Here are the 51 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 20, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Food and Restaurants June 21, 2025

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open in The Battery Atlanta

By Mark Woolsey The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park is about to gain a new tenant. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux throws open the doors Monday at 11 a.m., a restaurant employee…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy June 19, 2025

Lockheed Martin announces C-130J Super Hercules wing design extends life of aircraft more than originally estimated

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] In a company press release, Lockheed Martin announced results from a recent testing program showing a significant increase in the expected wing life of…

Business & Economy June 18, 2025

Synthetic fuel approved for Lockheed Martin’s C-130 and F-16

[Photo above courtesy of Lockheed Martin] According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has expanded the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuel (SATF) across its military aircraft fleet, with…

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