Atlanta‘s diplomatic corps has seen some heavy shifts in recent weeks, with new consuls general arriving from both Germany and France within days of each other. Christoph Sander became Germany’s consul general for the Southeast United...
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German Firm Holds Grand Opening in Gainesville
A German manufacturer of hydraulic systems and valves last week held the grand opening of its new plant in Gainesville. Andreas Lupold Hydrotechnik GmbH hired and trained 12 employees before beginning production at its...
Posted inArchive, Education
UGA Students Awarded 17 Fulbrights, More Than Ever
Seventeen University of Georgia students are among the 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students nationwide who have been awarded Fulbright scholarships to pursue international research during the 2012-13 academic year. They...
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AGCO Sets Up Joint Venture in Algeria
Duluth-based AGCO Corp. has entered a joint venture to begin manufacturing its Massey Ferguson branded tractors in Constantine, Algeria, the North African country’s third largest city. The newly formed Algeria...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Atlanta Toasts Germany With Ninth Annual Bierfest
Even German novices easily learned some essential words at an Aug. 25 festival that turned downtown Atlanta into one big biergarten. “Dunkel” is dark, but more importantly for attendees who filled their souvenir glasses...
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France’s Consul General Brings Middle Eastern Expertise
The newly arrived consul general in Atlanta, Denis Barbet, is a specialist in Middle Eastern affairs as well as having served in diplomatic posts in Asia and Europe. Mr. Barbet...
Posted inArchive, Education
Early Language Immersion Center Opens
The Atlanta International School has opened a new facility across the street from its Buckhead campus dedicated to teaching world languages to 3 and 4 year olds. With the opening of the Early Learning...
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Georgia Exports Up in First Half of 2012
Georgia merchandise exports increased by $600 million in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, according to figures released Aug. 17 by the International Trade...
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UPS Provides ‘Green’ Option for Customers
United Parcel Service Inc. is responding to the environmental sensitivites of some of its clients by offering them a chance to offset the CO2 emissions that are created when their...
Posted inArchive, Business, South Korea
Kia Supplier to Expand LaGrange Plant
Korean manufacturer Sewon America Inc., the largest parts supplier for the Kia Motors plant in West Point, plans to invest $10 million in its west Georgia facility, creating 150 additional jobs. An expansion of the company’s...