While it may dent the state’s coffers, Gov. Nathan Deal believes the long-term benefit of removing a 4 percent sales tax on jet fuel is well worth the temporary cost. […]
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 inCulture
Group Petitions for Northern Irish Nobel Laureate to Grace Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade
An Atlanta nonprofit is petitioning the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee to honor a Nobel laureate from Northern Ireland this year. Atlanta: City of Peace wants John Hume, who was […]
Posted inPuerto Rico
Georgia Tech’s Contribution to Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Recovery? Free Office Space for Innovative Companies
Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute is offering free office space in Atlanta for up to 10 Puerto Rican companies to temporarily set up shop here as the island recovers from […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Japan-Owned OFS to Spend $138.9 Million in Georgia Expansion
Japanese subsidiary OFS is spending $138.9 million to expand two facilities in Gwinnett and Carroll counties. The investment is set to create 200 jobs between the factories in the cities […]
Posted inBusiness
Ireland Scouts Growth Companies in Atlanta
Ireland’s investment agency is paying closer attention to Atlanta as a pool of growth companies seeking to globalize their operations. As the city’s tech scene grows, IDA Ireland, the […]
Posted inAirport City, Business, Economic Development
International Growth, Cargo Bright Spots as Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport for 20th Year
It’s still a small minority, but international traffic was a bright spot for growth in an otherwise flat year for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which announced that 2017 numbers will […]
Posted inEducation
Q&A: Atlanta International School’s Primary Priorities
Editor’s note: The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast conducts monthly interviews with select members and sends out the resulting Member Spotlight to its email list. The below Q&A with Reid […]
Posted inBusiness
Brazil Showcases Strength of Agribusiness Sector at Atlanta’s ‘Poultry Show’
Despite a deep political scandal that has toppled a president and given Brazil’s reputation a black eye, the country’s farms and slaughterhouses have continued doing what they do best: growing, harvesting […]
Posted inBusiness
Georgia Would Be Among States With Highest Cost of NAFTA Exit
Georgia would be among the states hit hardest in the event NAFTA negotiations end without reaching a new deal. No NAFTA could cost Georgia $3.5 billion to $6.7 billion in economic […]
Posted inBusiness
Atlanta’s N3 to Double Workforce in Ireland
Atlanta-based outsourced sales and marketing firm N3 is to create 100 new jobs in Ireland, doubling the size of its Dublin operation by the end of this year.