Alpharetta-based TEKWave Solutions and its Israeli partner have crafted one of eight projects selected to receive up to $1 million in government grants this year. The projects were green-lighted this week by the […]
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 inDiplomacy
Consulate Deal With DFACS to Better Serve Mexican Minors in Protective Custody
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta have signed a new agreement to improve communication and cooperation in cases involving minors with Mexican nationality or heritage. […]
Posted inAgriculture
Georgia Fertilizer Factory Part of Big U.S. Plans for Brazilian Agribusiness Firm
After completing four years of research in south Georgia, a Brazilian fertilizer company is setting up a crop-nutrition plant in the region that will employ 80 people. The $1 million […]
Posted inManufacturing
Latest East West Manufacturing Deal Includes Costa Rica Factory
An Atlanta-based contract manufacturer that built its reputation by sourcing across the world in Asia now has another foreign factory closer to home. As part of its acquisition of Mooresville, […]
Posted inBusiness
SK Innovation Donation to Net $120K for Jackson County Schools
SK Innovation, a South Korean battery manufacturer, committed to donating $60,000 to improve career preparedness in Jackson County schools, the first act of engagement in a community where it will […]
Posted inAbout Us, Business
A Look Back on 2018, Plus Five Global Atlanta New Year’s Resolutions
Global Atlanta leaned a little bit more toward our local side this year. While in previous year-end reports we regaled you with tales of our (sometimes) exotic travels, we spent […]
Posted inBusiness
Atlanta Drops Out of Top 25 ‘Global Cities of the Future’
Atlanta failed to show up in the top 25 Global Cities of the Future as ranked by fDI Intelligence, a British magazine which released its annual report on cities’ investment […]
Posted inTrade
Qatar Airways: Delta’s Bitter Enemy, Gulfstream’s Model Customer
While one Georgia aviation giant is locked in a bitter feud with Qatar Airways, another is lauding the Middle Eastern carrier as an exemplary customer. Days after Atlanta’s Delta Air Lines […]
Posted inAirport City, Business
Delta Fires New Salvo in Qatar Airways Feud, This Time Over Italy Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. has fired a new salvo in an ongoing battle with Middle Eastern air carrier Qatar Airways, reigniting a conflict a year after the two sides reached […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Diplomatic Digest: Georgia Consular Corps Turnover During 2018
Georgia‘s diplomatic door continued to revolve as expected in 2018, with some consuls general ending their stints here and others just getting started as the year closed. But the most […]