As Atlanta continues to position itself as a gateway between the United States and Latin America, a new production by Atlanta Ballet highlights how cultural exchange is playing an increasingly visible role alongside the region’s business and diplomatic ties.
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Sustaining Atlanta’s Global Edge: Why the Atlanta Global Studies Center Matters
Global challenges are no longer distant. They shape our Atlanta classrooms, workplaces and communities every day.
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Develop Fulton Sees World Cup as Global Stage for Investment, Partnerships
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives in Atlanta and Fulton County, the matches will command global attention. But for economic development leaders, the tournament represents something larger: a rare opportunity to translate international visibility into long-term business growth.
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Georgia State’s Respiratory Therapy Program Builds Decades-Long Bridge with Saudi Arabia
Editor’s note: This article is made possible through a partnership between GSU’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) and Global Atlanta. For more than three decades, a specialized health sciences program […]
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Atlanta-based International Shipping 3PL Reduces Risk in Domestic Freight
Editor’s note: This article is provided by Green Domestic Solutions, a division of Green Worldwide Shipping, through its partnership with Global Atlanta. For global companies moving freight across borders, the […]
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Curiosity Lab Appoints New Executive Director, Signals Next Phase of Global Growth
Curiosity Lab, the living laboratory for testing, validating and deploying innovative technologies in metro Atlanta, has named Emily Heintz as executive director as it expands its role as a gateway […]
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Deportations, Immigration Turmoil Fuel Surge in International Family Law Cases in Georgia
As global investment continues reshaping Southeast Georgia’s economy — from the Port of Savannah to major projects like Hyundai’s Meta Plant — international family disputes are becoming more frequent and more complex, according to David Purvis, partner at The Manely Firm family law practice.
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At 96, Atlanta Ballet Brings a World of Dance to an Increasingly Diverse City
As Atlanta Ballet enters its 96th season, the company continues to play a pivotal role in connecting Atlanta to the global arts scene by bringing internationally recognized performances, diverse artistic talent and culturally rich stories to audiences — helping to reinforce Atlanta’s reputation as a hub for international business and culture.
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Georgia State University Honors Award Winners During International Education Week
Georgia State University’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) celebrates International Education Week (IEW), Nov. 10–14, by recognizing faculty, staff, alumni and students who exemplify global engagement and scholarship.
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Busara Advisors is Betting on Atlanta as the Gateway to Africa
Atlanta ’embodies connection,’ a fact that the strategic advisory firm will use to drive business with Africa