Business & Economy

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 28, 2026

Cobb County Issues 48 New Business Licenses for Week Ending February 27

Cobb County’s newest business licenses, for the week ending Friday, February 27, 2026, reflect a mix of restaurants, personal services and professional offices, with food and beauty services leading the…

The Whataburger on Sandy Plains Road in East Cobb

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants February 25, 2026

Whataburger offers no-purchase-necessary freebies in the month of March

Photo above: Whataburger on Sandy Plains Road in East Cobb: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier Whataburger, which has aggressively expanded its footprint into Georgia, including locations in Cobb County, announced a…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 24, 2026

Cobb Executive Women calls for nominations for 2026 Woman of Distinction Award

The Cobb Chamber and its Cobb Executive Women distributed the following news release calling for nominations for the 2026 Woman of Distinction Award: Cobb Executive Women, a professional development and leadership…

A Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop airlifter in flight

Business & Economy February 24, 2026

Lockheed Martin Awarded Foreign Military Sale Contract for C-130J Training Systems for Royal Australian Air Force

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a foreign military sale contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to deliver C-130J training devices and upgrades to the…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 22, 2026

Cobb County Adds 68 New Businesses in Weekly License Report

The business license filings over the past week for unincorporated Cobb County reflect a broad mix of professional services, construction trades, retail establishments and personal service providers. A significant share…

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Business & Economy, Local Business February 18, 2026

Kroger to Invest $23 Million in Parkaire Landing Expansion

By Mark Woolsey The Parkaire Landing shopping center in East Cobb is about to see some substantial changes. The Kroger Company is investing $23 million into their store near Johnson…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 14, 2026

Construction, Healthcare and Retail Lead 51 New Business Licenses issued by Cobb

A total of 51 new businesses were issued licenses between Feb. 8 and Feb. 13, 2026. The listings reflect a diverse mix of service-based enterprises, including construction and contracting firms,…

Business & Economy February 10, 2026

Six Flags Moves Up Earnings Call Time by Two Hours

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, owner of the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park, and other similar parks nationwide, announced in a press release a schedule change for its upcoming fourth…

Business & Economy, Local Business February 8, 2026

Real Estate, Health Care, and Retail drive latest business license activity for unincorporated Cobb

Eighty-five new business licenses were issued for unincorporated Cobb County during the week ending Friday, February 8, 2026. The new business listings were dominated by professional, administrative, and property-related services. …

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants February 2, 2026

Smalls Sliders coming to Windy Hill Road

By Mark Woolsey Rocky Moore and his commercial real estate development partner were looking for a means to an end. They wanted a franchise concept that would provide them with…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

At the Tuesday, May 26 Cobb County Board of Commissioners work session the commissioners heard a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The initiative is funded by the American…

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026