Atlanta travelers who see globetrotting in their future can apply for a new passport or renew an existing one without an appointment this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to […]
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 inBusiness
Carter Awarded Argentina’s Highest Honor for Human Rights Work
President Jimmy Carter once used a comic strip to joke that he wanted to be a “former president” when he grew up, noting that life in office can be stressful, […]
Posted inAirport City, Business, Economic Development
‘First Impression’ Tarnished for 85 Korean Tourists Turned Away at ATL
Eighty-five South Korean nationals were denied entry into the U.S. after arriving at the Atlanta airport Sunday, Nov. 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed to Global Atlanta. Members […]
Posted inEconomic Development
Georgia in Top Five for Jobs Created by Indian Companies
Georgia is in the top five states in terms of jobs created by Indian investment, according to a new report from the country’s top industry group.
Posted inBusiness
Q&A: Dutch Enterprise Performance Software Firm Finds Base in Atlanta
Editor’s note: The following Q&A with Dutch software firm CXO-Cockpit was conducted by the Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast as part of its monthly Member Spotlight series highlighting Dutch investors […]
Posted inManufacturing
Local Indian Manufacturing Forum Draws National Speakers
Consulates in the Southeast usually limit their activities to the region, but a Nov. 8 manufacturing forum on India’s influence in the U.S., perhaps appropriately, roped in a nationwide slate […]
Posted inConsular Conversations
Nigeria Eyes Tech, Ag Partnerships With Georgia
When posted at the United Nations, Kayode Laro admits that he sometimes got sucked into what one might call the “New York state of mind.” “I thought the world started […]
Posted inBusiness, Law, Sponsored Post
Q&A: Keeping Data Safe in the Age of Monster Breaches
Editor’s note: Breaches happen all the time in the world of digital commerce, but a hack of Atlanta-based Equifax earlier this year was not your normal, run-of-the-mill data heist. One […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Chamber Meeting: Atlanta’s Creative Culture to Fuel Its Future Workforce
The Metro Atlanta Chamber’s annual meeting Thursday revealed an acceleration of its ongoing push to position Atlanta as a future-facing city that can appeal to the workforce of tomorrow. While […]
Posted inEducation, Sports
Georgia Tech Basketball Game Brings Out State’s Supporters in China
Georgia Tech brought quite the posse to its basketball game in Shanghai, a delegation of state officials who cheered from private box seats until an ill-fated three-pointer rimmed out, squelching […]