The southern African nation of Namibia has named a new honorary consul in Georgia who is eschewing the urban bustle of metro Atlanta in favor of a slower pace — and less-crowded field […]
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
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 and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inAutomotive, Business
With LG Dispute Settled, SK Battery Hosts Kemp for Update on Plant Progress
SK Battery on Monday hosted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at its factory complex in Commerce as executives set their sights on a future of unencumbered growth after settling a long-simmering […]
Posted inTechnology
Atlanta Officially Named ‘French Tech’ Hub, Raising Prospects for Investment Collaboration
Atlanta has been named a “French Tech” hub, a designation boosters say will put the city on the map for startups looking to expand from France to North America. France’s […]
Posted inEducation
Ghana Women Award Georgia Students Cultural Ambassador Scholarships
The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia is helping three young women with family heritage from the West African nation embark on their educational journeys at universities around the nation. The […]
Posted inBusiness, Software, Technology
Montreal Tech Firm Enters Atlanta With Waiting Room App
When A.M. Abbassi traveled to an artificial intelligence conference in Vancouver, it was far from clear that the journey would lead him ultimately to Atlanta. But the founder of Montreal-based […]
Posted inSt. Vincent and the Grenadines
Georgia Caribbeans Holding Donation Drive for Victims of St. Vincent Volcanic Eruption
The Caribbean community in Georgia is springing into action to help St. Vincent and the Grenadines after a series of volcanic eruptions this month forced the displacement of some 20,000 people in […]
Posted inCulture, Education, Workforce
Young Women’s Academy to Launch Atlanta Public Schools’ First Japanese Program
An acclaimed academy for young women is set to offer Atlanta Public Schools’ first-ever Japanese language program and plans to kickstart the program with a related physical education class: karate. […]
Posted inManufacturing
German IT Firm to Create 100 Jobs at Atlanta Office
German remote desktop and access provider TeamViewer is set to create 100 job sat a new Atlanta office over the next four years at a new sales and business development […]
Posted inBusiness, Workforce
Deloitte: Thriving After COVID-19 Means Reimagining Work Globally
There was once a day when executives could rely heavily on their human resources professionals to manage personnel, achieving their goals with simple changes completed gradually. With a globalized economy […]
Posted inBusiness, Trade
World Trade Center Atlanta Launches Global Market-Entry Academy in Bid to Broaden Services
Less than a month before undertaking its flagship World Trade Day event May 6, the World Trade Center Atlanta has launched a new academy aimed at broadening its offerings to […]