It’s no secret that German investment is crucial to Georgia’s economy, but the country’s cultural impact is often missed. This Saturday it’ll be unavoidable in downtown Atlanta’s Woodruff Park, as […]
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
Consuls to Provide Update on Ebola in West Africa
The honorary consuls of Sierra Leone and Liberia, along with a key representative from the Guinean community in the U.S. will come together at the State Capitol at 10 a.m. Aug. […]
Posted inBusiness
Loss of Presidential Candidate Sounds Call for Compromise in Brazil
Timeliness doesn’t necessarily equal serendipity. That was the solemn feeling among organizers of an Aug. 14 discussion on the Brazilian elections to be held later this year. The day before the […]
Posted inEducation
Korea Caregiving Institute Among Outgoing President’s Global Engagements
A partnership to establish a Korean branch of Georgia Southwestern State University’s Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers was among the international engagements fostered during the tenure of Kendall Blanchard, who on Aug. 18 announced his retirement. […]
Posted inCulture
Fado to Open New Pub in Midtown
Fado Irish Pub early next year is slated to open a second Atlanta location in Midtown at the Shops of Metropolis at the corner of 8th and Peachtree streets. “We have been looking for the ideal Midtown […]
Posted inTrade
Summit on the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement Sept. 4
The Korea Southeast-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Korean embassy for a Sept. 4 summit examining the impact of the Korea-US free trade agreement two years after its […]
Posted inBusiness
Webinar to Help Irish and Northern Irish Companies Sell in the U.S.
In an hourlong webinar Sept. 9, attorneys from Arnall Golden Gregory LLP will outline strategies to help firms from Ireland and Northern Ireland sell into the U.S. market. They will address […]
Posted inEconomic Development
Georgia: Most Multicultural State In the South?
Atlanta’s quest to position itself as the cosmopolitan capital of the region seems to have gotten a shot in the arm from graphs showing that Georgia has the highest proportion […]
Posted inBusiness
Virgin’s Richard Branson Cuts Ties at Delta – in a Good Way
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin empire, is known for his wealth, wavy blonde hair and penchant for eschewing formality in favor of adventure and productivity. Even on his Twitter […]
Posted inGuinea
Ebola Outbreak Shines Light on West Africa’s Needs, Atlanta’s Solutions
The Republic of Guinea’s first lady on Tuesday thanked Atlanta nonprofits for their ongoing efforts to meet her country’s dire health needs, which have grown even more acute since a deadly Ebola outbreak started there and […]