Georgia’s total exports grew by 4 percent to $37.2 billion in 2017, reversing the previous year’s steep decline but not yet returning global sales to their peak of $38.5 billion […]
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
Are the U.S. and China Inevitable Rivals? Scholars Explore
Are the U.S. and China inevitable adversaries, stuck on a collision course as one rises and the other aims to maintain its super-power status? Apparently, it depends on whom you […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Manufacturing
Swiss Bottle Cap Manufacturer to Put $25 Million Plant in Newnan
Switzerland’s Corvaglia Group will set up a $25 million factory in Newnan, its first U.S. plant, by the end of this year. The beverage-industry supplier said it will use proprietary […]
Posted inEducation
Argentine Defense University Links Up With North Georgia
The University of National Defense in Argentina has become the seventh military academy and 60th international institution to partner with the University of North Georgia.
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy, Politics
Former Liberian President: Despite Challenges, African Democracy Gaining Steam
Just weeks removed from a 12-year stint in office, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf didn’t seem keen to talk about specific transitions of power during a World Affairs Council of Atlanta breakfast […]
Posted inBusiness
Reports: Five Injured as Atlanta-bound Delta Plane Forced to Return to Nigeria
Five people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after evacuating an Atlanta-bound Delta Air Lines plane forced to turn back after taking off from Lagos, Nigeria, according to […]
Posted inBusiness, Education
Leaders: Georgia’s Indian Community a Source of Talent, Civic Engagement
During an annual celebration of India’s constitution, Georgia leaders praised the country’s diaspora community as a source of talent and civic engagement in metro Atlanta and beyond. Consul General Nagesh Singh, whose office […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Logistics
Dutch Handling Systems Manufacturer to Create 70 Jobs in Fulton County
VanRiet Material Handling Systems, a manufacturing of automated transport and sorting solutions based in Houten, Netherlands, is putting a sales office and its first U.S. assembly operation in metro Atlanta. […]
Posted inTechnology
Airline Software Firm Volantio Raises $2.6 Million
Atlanta’s Volantio, which provides software that helps airlines maximize ticket revenue while minimizing the pain of rebooking passengers, has raised a $2.6 million funding round. The Series B round was […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Latin American Crossroads, Trade
Logistics and Beyond: Panama’s Links With Georgia Deep and Diverse
When traveling in Panama, visiting its iconic canal is a must. (Who goes to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower?) But for Georgians, the storied waterway has a more practical resonance: […]