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Business & Economy, Local Business September 13, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses Sept. 6-13

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, 2026, covering businesses ranging from restaurants and professional services to contractors, health care providers, retailers and automotive…

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Business & Economy, Local Business September 10, 2026

Smyrna Business Association Launches Smyrna Leadership Exchange to Develop the Next Generation of Community Leaders

The Smyrna Business Association distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Business Association (SBA), with assistance from the City of Smyrna’s Department of Economic Development, is launching the Smyrna Leadership Exchange…

Community Development, Transportation & Development September 3, 2026

Town Center Community Seeks Public Input on 30-Year Master Plan at Upcoming Open House

Public forum invites the community to help shape Town Center’s vision and priorities for the next 30 years The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its upcoming open…

Group photo: the 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Business & Economy, Local Business August 27, 2026

Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb announce 2026 Employer Excellence Certification recipients

PHOTO ABOVE: The 2026 Employer Excellence Awardees accepted their awards today at the 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Fourteen employers earned gold, silver or…

Business & Economy, Local Business August 16, 2026

47 New Cobb County Businesses Include Restaurants and Retail

The 47 new businesses licensed in Cobb County over the past week include restaurants, health and wellness services, construction trades, professional services, fitness, retail and other categories, with Marietta addresses…

Education, News August 14, 2026

Kennesaw State’s economic impact tops $2.55 billion

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University continues to be a major economic engine in metro Atlanta, growing its economic impact…

Business & Economy, Local Business August 1, 2026

Cobb County Issues 39 New Business Licenses During Latest Reporting Period

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between July 26 and Aug. 2, 2026, reflecting continued growth across retail, food service, professional services, construction and health care. The latest filings…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 26, 2026

New Restaurants, Retailers and Service Firms Join Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 32 new business licenses between July 19 and July 26, 2026, reflecting continued growth across a broad mix of industries. The latest filings include restaurants, retail shops,…

Business & Economy, Local Business July 19, 2026

Cobb County Issues 38 New Business Licenses During the Week Beginning July 12

Cobb County issued 38 new business licenses between July 12 and July 19, 2026, reflecting another diverse week of commercial activity across the county. The latest filings include new restaurants,…

Left: Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension Second from left: Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension Second from right: Steven Hudgins, President, Rainwater Construction Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension, Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension, Grant Rainwater – Senior Project Manager, CROFT & Associates, Chris Philhower – Project Manager of CROFT & Associates, Steven Hudgins, President, Rainwater Construction, Stacey Chapman – Senior Vice President of CROFT & Associates all in front of CROFT-designed Ascension Terminal

Transportation & Development July 12, 2026

New Ascension FBO terminal opens at Cobb County International Airport

PHOTO ABOVE (L-R) Joe Hansen, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Ascension, Leslie McIntyre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ascension, Grant Rainwater – Senior Project Manager, CROFT & Associates, Chris Philhower…

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