South Africa on Sept. 27 became the fifth nation in Africa to sign a “sister airport” agreement with Hartsfield-Jackson, becoming the newest member of the growing sorority the world’s busiest airport is convening on the continent.
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20 Years In, Alif Institute Continues to Educate Atlanta on Arab Culture
When families from around the Arab world gathered for a picnic at the Alif Institute nearly two decades ago, they couldn’t have known that their act of community would blossom […]
Posted inAfrica
NBA Legend, Hawks Star and African Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
As a basketball player, Dikembe Mutombo was known for his stifling defense, blocking shots and wagging a finger in opponents’ faces.
But when it came to fighting global health challenges like infant and maternal mortality, the NBA legend was squarely on offense.
Posted inEconomic Development
International Tourism Spikes in Georgia for Second Straight Year
When viewed in the context of 171 million visitors who crossed into the state this year, Georgia’s visitation from international tourists may look minuscule. But the 1.2 million foreign visitors […]
Posted inNetherlands
A Global Issue: One Atlanta Woman’s Quest to Drive Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
A former electrical engineer is betting that with a lot of education and cross-border collaboration, glamour and glitter don’t have to mean litter.
Posted inItaly
Delta to Launch New Atlanta-Naples Flight as Part of Italy Expansion in May
Next summer, any Atlanta traveler with Italy still left unchecked on their bucket list will be left without an excuse as Delta Air Lines Inc. expands its nonstop access to […]
Posted inCulture
Celebrating 50 Years of Georgia-Japan Connections at JapanFest 2024
This year’s JapanFest, scheduled for Sept. 21-22, is a particularly special one as we celebrate 50 years of Georgia-Japan connections, a milestone in the history of collaboration between Georgia and Japan.
Posted inIreland
A Perfect Excuse: Georgia Tech Fans Show Up for Team, Gain Cultural Experience in Ireland
Editor’s note: Throughout the week, we talked to many Yellow Jacket faithful about the push and pull factors that persuaded them to use a football game as the “perfect excuse” […]
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Georgia Tech Now 2-0 in Ireland After Stunning Florida State in Dramatic Win
DUBLIN — Eight years ago, Georgia Tech snuck away with a win in Dublin, coming from behind with 35 seconds remaining to beat Boston College in the Atlanta team’s Irish […]
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Ethiopian Airlines Invites Atlantans to Experience Ethiopian New Year
As the Ethiopian New Year approaches on Sept. 11, Ethiopian Airlines is proud to offer a direct flight from Atlanta to Addis Ababa, which has been operating since May 2023, […]