Business & Economy

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Business & Economy June 16, 2025

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

by Andrew Fieldhouse, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the…

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Cobb County June 14, 2025

44 new business licenses issued by Cobb over past week

Here are the 44 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, June 13, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy June 13, 2025

Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet

by Magali A. Delmas, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has…

Business & Economy June 3, 2025

Nurdan Cornelius Named 2025 Woman of Distinction by Cobb Executive Women

According to a press release, the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) recognized Nurdan Cornelius as the 2025 Woman of Distinction during the Chamber’s June Marquee Monday event. Cornelius recently…

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Business & Economy May 28, 2025

Our recent tariffs are taxes collected by the U.S. government from American businesses

By Larry Felton Johnson I’m writing this short nuts-and-bolts article on what the recent U.S. tariffs are because of the confusion I’ve seen on social media about who pays for…

Business & Economy May 27, 2025

Lockheed Martin and Danish Ministry of Defence Demonstrate F-35 Interoperability

According to a press release from the company, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Danish Ministry of Defence have completed a live F-35 interoperability demonstration, highlighting the aircraft’s role in…

Business & Economy May 25, 2025

Check out the 45 latest businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 45 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 23, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy May 23, 2025

Cobb Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2026 Honorary Commanders Class

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, the Honorary Commanders Association is now accepting nominations for its 2026 class, offering a unique opportunity for community and business leaders…

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Food and Restaurants May 22, 2025

New noodle spot serves up healthy pho options in East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Originally, it was envisioned as a sushi restaurant. And when Leo Zheng found a vacant commercial location at 12555 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, he knew…

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Business & Economy May 19, 2025

Georgia gas prices rise as crude oil costs and demand climb

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

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Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

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