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SCAD Founder and President Knighted by France - Again
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (555+ words) The French Ministry of Culture has knighted Savannah College of Art and Design founder and President Paula Wallace for efforts to foster cultural exchange and "artistic distinction" in France and abroad." SCAD, which has campuses in Atlanta and Savannah, also…...
London Enterprise Tech Mission to Target Atlanta in March
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (529+ words) A trade mission by led by London's investment promotion arm is set to drop in on Atlanta in March, bringing 15 technology companies with an interest in establishing a presence in the U.S. market." The Grow London Global program run by London…...
International Tourism Stays Strong in Georgia - For Now
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (412+ words) International visitation to Georgia continued to grow in calendar year 2024, outpacing the nation, though the numbers carried potential portents of a future downturn." In proportion to its 174.2 million domestic visitors, Georgia's 1.3 million international tourists was minuscule." But U.S. government data consistently…...
Books 2025: How an Atlanta Neighborhood Affected Peace in Ireland and Beyond
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) Arnall Golden Gregory is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta's Ireland Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Ireland newsletters. Title: Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey Through Atlanta's National Treasure Author: Gene Kansas, with sketches by Clay Kiningham Review by: Frank…...
Brazil’s Investment in South Georgia Continues as Factory Planned for Colquitt
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) Connect Solutions is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta's Brazil Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Brazil newsletters. Brazil's investment in south Georgia continued this week as Gov. Brian Kemp announced that his August trip to the country is paying off…...
World Cup Clarity for Atlanta Brings Increased International Bookings for Flights, Lodging
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (506+ words) One of Atlanta's biggest exports is travel, and clarity around the teams coming to play in the FIFA World Cup next summer has already begun juicing international inquiries about the city." The influx of both foreign and domestic travelers is…...
Which Countries Are Playing in Atlanta’s World Cup Matches?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (705+ words) Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta's Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Arnall Golden Gregory is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta's Ireland Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Ireland newsletters. Atlanta has been waiting to…...
Gov. Kemp in Panama With Georgia Port Leaders to Observe Canal Operations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in Panama this week on a mission centered around the Central American nation's storied canal, whose health and growth in recent decades has been linked with Savannah's rise as the fastest-growing and second-largest port on…...
Ambassador: How Argentina's Tech Sector Aligns With Atlanta at an Opportune Moment
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (1375+ words) Argentina's ambassador to the U.S. covered his diplomatic bases, extolling recent reforms and recommending investors take another look at a South American country that has made an art form out of dealing with volatility." But during a Monday chat designed to…...
Georgia State University Honors Award Winners During International Education Week
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (485+ words) [Awardees at Georgia State University]Georgia State'University's'Office of International Initiatives'(OII) celebrates'International Education Week (IEW), Nov. 1014, by recognizing faculty, staff,'alumni'and students who exemplify global engagement and scholarship." Serving as the university's hub for study abroad, virtual exchange programs, global…...