EMA Partners Atlanta LLC announced that its international executive search network has added offices in Sofia, Bulgaria; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Ankara, Turkey. Founded in 1988, EMA Partners International has...
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Georgia Launches Water Planning Councils
Gov. Sonny Perdue, in a pep talk to members of Georgia’s new regional water planning councils, told them no issue is more important to the state’s economic future. “We’ve got...
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Italian Forestry Equipment Maker Expands Georgia Operation
The president of the FAE Group, the Italian manufacturer of specialized forestry machinery, celebrated his company’s 20-year anniversary March 4-6 in Flowery Branch by announcing an expansion of its activities...
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Savannah Offers Free Rent to Video Game Developers
Savannah is offering one year of free rent in a new facility for digital media companies that set up new operations in the region. The Savannah Economic Development Authority and...
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Japan’s U.S. Ambassador to Attend Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
Japan’s ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, is scheduled to attend the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival’s opening ceremony Friday, March 20. Carolyn Crayton, founder of the festival that centers...
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Habif Names New Valuation Director
Michael Blake is the new director of valuation services at Atlanta-based accounting firm Habif, Arogeti & Wynne LLP. Mr. Blake, previously a managing director at Adams Capital Inc. in Atlanta, has worked on venture...
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Atlanta Environmental Delegation Heads to Montreal
Canada’s consul general, Brian Oak, hosted Mayor Shirley Franklin at his residence in Sherwood Forest Atlanta on March 5 for a reception on behalf of a local delegation headed for...
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Kenya Honors Metro Atlanta Pastor
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb County has been awarded Kenya’s Head of State Commendation for service to the African country. Mr. Long and New...
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Delta Cutting More International Flights
Delta Air Lines Inc. said March 10 that weakening demand due to the slumping global economy is forcing the airline to cut international capacity an additional 10 percent beginning in...
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Personal Essay: A Touch of Japan in Atlanta
Many people probably think of Los Angeles or New York when they think of a city with a large Japanese community. In fact, an October 2008 survey by the Consulate...