C-130J Super Hercules

A Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifter in flight

Business & Economy September 14, 2026

Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor

According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 13, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

International August 29, 2026

U.S. Air Force C-130Js sharpen Arctic readiness during Northern Viking 26 in Iceland

The U.S. Air Force announced on its website for Europe that its C-130J Super Hercules crews are testing their ability to operate in the Arctic’s demanding conditions during Northern Viking…

A crowd of people gather around a massive Lockheed Martin C-5

Business & Economy, Local Business June 21, 2026

Lockheed Martin’s Air Force Plant 6 Celebrates 75 Years in Marietta

Photo above: A crowd gathers around the massive Lockheed Martin C-5 at the 75th anniversary of the Marietta Air Force Plant 6 (Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Larry Felton…

The historic marker at Lockheed Martin's Air Force Plant 6

Business & Economy June 14, 2026

Historic Marker Unveiled at Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 6

Boone Barnes, Major, USAF (ret.), who serves on the Aviation History & Technology Center Board, submitted the following report with photos on the unveiling of a historic market at the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 11, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes May 10, 2026

How much do you know about Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Lockheed Martin is not only a major employer in Cobb County, it’s also America’s largest defense contractor. The quiz below (with links to where you can…

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…

Immigration September 18, 2026

The ethical cases for immigration as a human right

by J. Toby Reiner, Dickinson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested roughly 50,000 immigrants in July and August 2026;…

Health & Wellness September 18, 2026

Does my kid have COVID‑19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell – and why it matters

by Ann Sheehan, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19;…

Science & Technology September 18, 2026

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

by Karen Stollznow, University of Colorado Boulder; Griffith University; University of New England, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Learning another language is a highly complex…

Opinion September 18, 2026

Bookman: Is Jackson’s plan just another attempt to kick the Medicaid expansion can down the road?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 18, 2026 Georgians strongly support Medicaid expansion to provide health insurance to their…

Government & Politics September 18, 2026

Lawmakers mull cybersecurity concerns as they prepare for overhaul of Georgia’s voting system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 17, 2026 Georgia seems poised to switch to a hand-marked paper ballot system…