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Business & Economy December 31, 2025

Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026

by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in…

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Local Business December 28, 2025

Lockheed Martin might manufacture some C-130Js in India

By Larry Felton Johnson At this point in time, all Lockheed Martin C-130Js are manufactured at at the company’s facility in Marietta. But that might change if India chooses that…

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Business & Economy, new business December 27, 2025

Service and Retail Businesses Lead This Week’s New Cobb County Licenses

Below are the 29 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 26, 2025. This week’s listings for unincorporated Cobb County are a mix of…

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Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants December 22, 2025

East Cobb Italian eateries run by brothers are next door neighbors

By Mark Woolsey Brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka graduated from college with respected degrees, Ben in neuroscience and his brother in finance and project management. Both began their professional careers…

Business & Economy, Local Business December 22, 2025

A new food distribution center launches in Powder Springs

By Mark Woolsey A major food distribution center now calls Powder Springs home. A ribbon-cutting featuring city and company officials Dec. 18 welcomed HF Foods , which distributes predominantly Asian…

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…

Business & Economy December 20, 2025

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun construction on a new defense Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India, aimed…

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…

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