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Jamienne Jeune, a junior at South Cobb, constantly expresses her love for hair braiding. In the past few years, she created and grew her hair business, DonebyJami. Since her childhood, Jeune has worked hard to perfect her skill to give her clients the best of the best.

DonebyJami: treat your tresses

Ren Lloyd, Reporter
May 16, 2022
After establishing her business in December of 2020, entrepreneur Cris White makes heavy advances in her stationery shop and deepens her love of Korean culture. Even though she created her business during a pandemic, she constantly looks toward the future of her business and focuses on areas of improvement, “[I plan to] do more in-person events now that COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I want people to actually be able to put a face to the name which I feel is important to do. Yes, you can do that with videos, but [ it doesnt have the same effect],” White said.

Cris White looks forward to the future of her stationary business

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
April 14, 2022
In hopes of growing her client base bigger, sophomore class president Ryan Lacey takes her business extremely seriously and dedicates much of her time to promoting and shipping orders to help spread positivity. Ryan donates 10% of her proceeds to Dress For Success, an Atlanta program that donates clothes and proceeds to women in need. Lacey felt that the program’s mission falls in line with her mission to help others and support women. Lacey hopes her business can touch everyone with her messages and hopes to make a change in clothing “regulations.”

Ryan Lacey’s small business Lovey Crew spreads positivity

Bianca Farfan-Hernandez, Reporter
December 10, 2021
As a female small business owner, Amina Sahovic fearlessly sets the business world on fire with her local small business: Glossy and Bossy. G&B celebrated its second birthday and two years of trials and triumphs on September 13th.

Amina Sahovic: the girl boss behind Glossy and Bossy

Amber Roldan, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
In an effort to unite locals through the power of authentic home-cooked salsa while simultaneously fighting for underprivileged families in Colombia, the Alarcons started their esteemed small business: Hola Salsa. “We created Hola Salsa to spread the deliciousness of moms cooking while spreading some love along the way,” Esteban Alarcon said.

Alarcons wave hola to building kitchens in rural Colombia

Amber Roldan, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2021
Gus’s offers plentiful side options to go along with their “World Famous fried” chicken. The chicken offers a crispy skin and delicious inside with a heat that grows the more you eat. The spot, a hit with college students in other cities, has already received attention from KSU and NC students.

Gus’s Fried Chicken clucks into Kennesaw

Elyssa Abbott and Lainey Devlin
April 21, 2021
Pictured above, Deb Currans stands behind the front counter of her store, Starstuff, in Downtown Acworth; where she sells jewelry, clothes, and many other unique treasures. The glass case in front of her contains personally wrapped gems, each of which she made beautifully with care.

StarStuff, an Entirely Unique Store

Hannah Cuthbertson, Reporter
November 25, 2020
The sisters sell most of their baked goods around Christmas seeing as this season people often buy numerous gifts and bake endless treats. They bake their Christmas sugar cookies in shapes resembling Christmas trees and stars, adorned with sweet, colorful icing. “There’s no question in my mind that these cookies are absolutely the best… [They are] so fresh and professional looking. Please keep it that way- along with your cookies your presentation of the cookies will be your sales mantra- you have an absolute business started!” dedicated customer Joyce Wheeler, said.

Simply Delicious Cookies

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
October 30, 2020
Small but mighty: Local businesses serve as heartbeat of community

Small but mighty: Local businesses serve as heartbeat of community

Sky Vinson, Reporter
December 19, 2017
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