With a show of hands, members of a student-led "green" committee at the Atlanta International School handed down their unanimous verdict: Atlanta has a transportation problem. But there’s hope for...
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."
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Delta Expands Reach in Middle East
Delta Air Lines Inc. is expanding service to the Middle East from both of its East Coast hubs, reinforcing strong footholds in what the Atlanta-based carrier sees as one of...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Atlanta Chinese Support Grows as Earthquake Death Toll Rises
As the death toll steadily rises in the aftermath of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that devastated southwest China’s Sichuan province, the outpouring of support from Atlanta’s Chinese community has also climbed....
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Atlanta’s Airport a Model for Latin American Officials
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport served as the model for positive economic impact of an airport during a conference of Central and South American aviation and government officials organized by CIFAL...
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Panama Projects Plow Ahead as FTA Idles in Congress
If a free trade agreement signed by the U.S. and Panama last year is ratified by the U.S. Congress, American suppliers would be at a cost advantage when pitching their...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Atlanta Business Group Recognizes Turner’s British Ties
Atlanta-based Turner Broadcasting System Inc. has been given numerous awards, including 10 Emmys last year alone, but the company was presented its first sword during a lunch May 12 at...
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Trip Readies Georgia Mayors for Growing Chinese Presence in State
A group of mayors and city officials from Georgia who traveled to China last month say they’re better prepared to deal sensitively with cultural issues that will arise more often...
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EU Diplomat Visiting Atlanta Predicts Progress on International Accounting Standards
A senior EU diplomat said during a May 9 visit to Atlanta that significant progress may be made in instituting a uniform system of accounting and financial reporting for U.S....
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Chinese Groups in Atlanta Raising Funds for Earthquake Relief
Some 14 Chinese organizations in Atlanta have united to raise funds for victims of the recent earthquake in China that has killed more than 40,000 people, left 5 million homeless...
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Pro-Free Trade Ambassador of New Zealand Visits Atlanta
A free trade agreement with China is his country’s most recent successful effort to increase trade and investment around the world, Roy Ferguson, New Zealand’s ambassador to the U.S., told...