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Global Learning, Local Impact: How Georgia State’s International Programs Benefit Atlanta Communities
Editor’s note: This article is contributed through a partnership between Global Atlanta and Georgia State University’s Office of International Initiatives. Atlanta’s vibrant international community is growing – not just through […]
Posted inChina
With $22M Plant, Hong Kong Sauce Maker Gives Georgia a Taste of Larger Investment to Come
A Chinese manufacturer of sauces has invested $22 million in Coweta County, giving Georgia a taste of a much larger investment still to come just down the road in LaGrange.
Posted inJapan
Nichiha Consolidating Macon Plant, Cutting 171 Jobs
Nichiha USA is shutting down one of its Macon plants, downsizing a complex that had expanded to the tune of $150 million as recently as 2022.
Posted inEducation
Atlanta International School Marks 40th Anniversary
As Atlanta International School gears up for this year’s edition of WorldFest, an annual food and cultural festival spotlighting 30-plus countries and cultures, its community has an extra milestone to celebrate.
Posted inSouth Korea
Weekly Briefing | Fire and ICE: Mega Investments Continue Despite Headwinds
Oct. 1, 2025 | v33i12 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by Arnall Golden Gregory: Fire and ICE: Mega Investments Continue Despite Headwinds After […]
Posted inSouth Korea
Commentary: Develop Fulton Chair Urges Balance After Immigration Actions on Korean Firms in Georgia
The recent immigration enforcement actions in Georgia, which resulted in the detainment of more than 300 South Korean nationals, remind us of the delicate balance between upholding the laws of our land and leading with understanding in times of uncertainty, says Kwanza Hall, chairman of Develop Fulton.
Posted inSouth Korea
Kemp Set to Visit South Korea, Japan on First Asia Mission After ICE Raid
In the wake of the high-profile Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Georgia’s prized Hyundai factory near Savannah, Gov. Brian Kemp is set to visit South Korea on an economic mission.
Posted inSouth Korea
Hyundai to Invest $2.7B in Georgia, Showing Commitment Despite Immigration Raid
Even after a Sept. 4 immigration raid that threw a wrench into its operations, Hyundai Motor Group this week said Thursday it would invest $2.7 billion more in Georgia, clarifying plans to create 3,000 more jobs at its Metaplant near Savannah.
Posted inSouth Korea
Expert: After ICE Raid, Korean Investors Seek Reassurance, Vocal Support from State Leaders
As the fallout continues from the ICE raid on Hyundai’s plant near Savannah, Georgia leaders should be vocal in their support of Korean investors to restore trust and keep historic investments on track, a top expert on U.S.-Korea trade said in Atlanta Thursday.