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France's second KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler takes off from Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, upon delivery in 2019.

Business August 24, 2021

Lockheed Martin lands $328 million contract to maintain Indian Air Force C-130Js

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $328 million five-year contract with the Indian Air Force to support the IAF’s fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft. The C-130 series is built…

The Home Depot store on Cumberland Parkway

Business August 22, 2021

Home Depot declares 2nd quarter dividend of $1.65

Home improvement retail giant The Home Depot, whose corporate headquarters are in Cobb County, announced a second quarter dividend of $1.65 per share. According to the company’s press release, this…

Business August 18, 2021

Home Depot announces second quarter earnings for 2021

Home improvement retail giant The Home Depot, whose corporate headquarters are in Cobb County, announced their second quarter earnings in a webcast, a conference call, and in a press release….

EMS Technology Solutions staff lined up in two rows, the front row kneeling the back standing.

Business August 17, 2021

Cobb software firm makes Inc Magazine’s fastest-growing 5000 list

EMS Technology Solutions, a Cobb-based software firm located in the Austell area near the East West Connector, made Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. For…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Business August 14, 2021

Vanderlande Industries will expand in Cobb County

Vanderlande Industries, a logistics company headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands, will expand its operations in Cobb County. Their U.S. headquarters is in Marietta, and the expansion will reportedly bring their total…

Business August 11, 2021

What does Lockheed Martin’s transfer of pension obligations mean?

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release on August 3 that they were transferring $4.9 billion in pension obligations and plan assets for approximately 18,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries to…

Business August 7, 2021

Lockheed Martin transfers $4.9 billion in pension obligations to Athene Holdings

Lockheed Martin, a major employer in Cobb County, announced in a press release that they have purchased $4.9 billion in group annuity contracts from Athene Holdings “a leading financial services…

Business August 6, 2021

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard hires Tim Chamberlain as client advisor

Cobb County-based Sterling Seacrest Pritchard has hired Tim Chamberlain as a Client Advisor. Chamberlain will work in the company’s Vinings office, and according to the press release announcing the hire,…

Business August 4, 2021

Home Depot announces second quarter earning call

Home improvement retail giant The Home Depot, whose corporate headquarters are in Cobb County, announced the date and time of their second quarter earnings call in a press release. The…

Business August 4, 2021

Lockheed Martin’s Chief Financial Officer retires immediately

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lockheed Martin announced that its Chief Financial Officer Kenneth R. Possenriede has retired immediately “due to personal…

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