In a move meant to boost its chances of creating nonstop flights between Atlanta and Beijing and Shanghai, China, Delta Air Lines Inc. has announced it will sponsor the Chinese...
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Japan Consul General Ogawa Throws First Pitch for Braves
Shoji Ogawa’s pitch at Turner Field the evening of June 18 may possibly have been a strike as the ball grazed the left corner of home plate, according to several […]
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Omni Hotel in Atlanta to Feature Argentine Menu This Fall
The Prime Meridian Restaurant at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta will be one of 40 Omni Hotels in North America to feature cuisine from Argentina during its fifth annual Flavors...
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First African Union Day Celebration Held in Atlanta May 25
The Africa World Museum and Africa Heritage Foundation in Atlanta raised the African Union flag and celebrated the city’s first Africa Day on May 25 that marks the anniversary of...
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Cuisine-focused JapanFest to Be Held at Gwinnett Center
The annual JapanFest Weekend is to feature Japanese cuisine during its Sept. 29-30 celebration in a new location at the Convention Center at Gwinnett Center. Organized by the Japan-America Society...
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Canadian Editor Named Executive Director of Art Papers
Canada-native Sylvie Fortin has been named acting executive director/editor of Art Papers Inc. After an international search, the contemporary art organization’s board of directors selected Ms. Fortin, its current editor-in-chief,...
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Georgia Athlete to Repeat 60-Day Run from Great Wall of China
Best known for his 2,200-mile run from the Great Wall of China near Beijing to Guangzhou in 1984, Georgia athlete Stan Cottrell, age 64, keeps on running, using his extraordinary […]
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Fox Theatre Announces Shows for 2007-08 Delta Int’l Series
The Fox Theatre in Atlanta has announced the selection of five shows for the Delta International Series 2007-08. The annual series highlights performances by opera, ballet and other groups from...
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Filipino Envoy Celebrates Independence Here
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa celebrated his country’s 109th year of independence in Atlanta where he also met with local companies to drum up business interest...
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Atlanta to Celebrate EU Day: A GlobalAtlanta.com Special Report
Atlanta will mark Europe Day this year on May 9 in style with the ambassadors to the United States of France and Germany visiting to celebrate the European Union’s achievements...