Business & Economy

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new business November 22, 2025

32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21

Here are the 32 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 21, 2025. These are only business licenses for unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

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Business & Economy November 20, 2025

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

by Cameron Shackell, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip…

Kennesaw November 20, 2025

Kennesaw-based CROFT & Associates Expands to Savannah With Sixth Office Location

Photo Caption: CROFT & Associates from left to right – Amanda Groover, Mark Jackson (PE, RA), Jim Croft (RA. NCARB), Eric Pettingill, Tracey Moss (RA), Stacey Chapman (CIT), Penny Iorillo,…

new business November 15, 2025

18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 14

Here are the 18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 14, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy November 13, 2025

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After 43 days, the U.S. government shutdown finally came to an end…

Business & Economy November 12, 2025

The ‘supercenter’ effect: How massive, one-stop retailers fuel overconsumption − and waste

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your…

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Marietta November 9, 2025

Support local business at Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping Event

The slogan “Support Local Business” has become popular over the last few decades as local businesses have been replaced first by mall chain stores and megastores, and then by online…

new business November 9, 2025

18 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, October 24

Here are the 31 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, November 7, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Business & Economy November 6, 2025

Cobb Chamber to host Community Insights Tour of the Atlanta Beltline next February

The Cobb Chamber, in partnership with presenting sponsor Brasfield & Gorrie, announced in a press release that it will host the annual Community Insights Tour, offering local leaders a unique…

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Food and Restaurants November 6, 2025

Two Italian eateries coming to Avenue East Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Avenue East Cobb is about to acquire an Italian accent. The shopping and community destination on Roswell Road will soon see two new eateries open, both owned…

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Immigration February 7, 2026

UPDATED: date and time: Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

[UPDATE: this event was postponed to Saturday, February 7 at 2:30 p.m.] According to a press release from Indivisible Cobb, coalition of progressive organizations plans to rally Saturday outside a…

Justice February 7, 2026

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