Business & Economy

Christina Martin, Maria Ravn Huusom, and Randy Koporc

Business & Economy, Local Business May 27, 2026

Town Center Community Improvement District appoints new board members

Photo above: (L-R) Christina Martin, Maria Ravn Huusom, and Randy Koporc Town Center Community Improvement District distributed the following announcement about new appointments to its board of directors: The Town…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business May 23, 2026

New Cobb County Businesses Include Sports Collectibles and Bookshop

Cobb County’s latest round of new business filings reflects a broad mix of service providers, retailers, consultants, and specialty shops opening across the area between May 17 and May 24….

Business & Economy, Local Business May 17, 2026

Cobb County filings show expansion across service industries

Cobb County’s latest round of business license filings shows continued activity across hospitality, personal care, consulting and home-service sectors, with several new restaurants, hotels, wellness businesses and specialty retailers appearing…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 16, 2026

Cobb Travel & Tourism Presents Ten Craft Beverage Makers with Bubbles & Brews Awards

Cobb Travel & Tourism submitted the following: Cobb Travel & Tourism presents awards to ten Hop Spots that participated in the seventh annual Bubbles & Brews, a month-long celebration of…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 13, 2026

Proda Technology named as Cobb Chamber’s Small Business of the Year

The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that it has named Proda Technology the 2026 Small Business of the Year during its annual Small Business of the Year Awards…

Business & Economy, Local Business May 11, 2026

Cobb County Adds 32 New Business Licenses in the First Full Week of May

Cobb County issued 32 new business licenses between May 4 and May 8, with a notable mix of professional services, healthcare providers, automotive businesses and retail concepts appearing across the…

Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant

Business & Economy May 10, 2026

Lockheed Martin Names OJ Sanchez Jr. Aeronautics President

Photo above: Sign for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of the Marietta plant, Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer…

New business licenses article posted each week with an image of Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business May 2, 2026

New business licenses for the week ending May 1 span services, construction, and personal care

Cobb County’s latest round of business licenses reflects a steady mix of service-oriented startups, contractors, and small-scale personal care operations. Health services, consulting, and home improvement businesses continue to dominate…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Business & Economy April 30, 2026

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

by Jennifer C. Greenfield, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

A sidewalk lined with storefronts in The Battery

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants April 29, 2026

J. Alexander’s opens at The Battery Atlanta, Great Big Game Show to debut May 9

J. Alexander’s is now open at The Battery Atlanta, adding a modern American restaurant to the mixed-use destination’s dining lineup as Great Big Game Show prepares to open May 9…

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Health & Wellness June 15, 2026

They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 15, 2026 SUGAR GROVE, N.C. — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their…

Government & Politics, State Government June 15, 2026

Trump gives 11th hour backing to Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 14, 2026 President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement of Congressman Mike…

Government & Politics, State Government June 15, 2026

Kemp backs Burt Jones in race to be Georgia’s next governor

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 14, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp made a last-minute endorsement of Lt. Gov. Burt…

Science & Technology June 15, 2026

Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

by Ross Channing Reed, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texting while driving. Bullying people on social media. Buying into…

Government & Politics, National Government June 15, 2026

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

by Mirae Kim, George Mason University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The federal government provides grants – any amount of money that the recipient doesn’t…