Finding Georgia everywhere: A reporting trip to Japan in January showed how far the state's connections reach.

In 2011, companies dealt with a slower-than-expected recovery. In the U.S. or abroad, many looked overseas for growth. GlobalAtlanta tracked how those exchanges affected Atlanta. Below is a snapshot for the year. 

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...