Japanese water heater manufacturer Rinnai is expanding again in Griffin, setting up its third facility in Georgia, the longtime headquarters of its North American operations.
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Israeli-Owned Eyewear Firm to Expand Production Near Airport After ‘Breakout Year’
GlassesUSA.com, a subsidiary of Israel’s Optimax Eyewear, is set to expand its production near the Atlanta airport by 50 percent following a banner year that brought rising demand and the introduction of a new luxury platform.
Posted inEconomic Development
Hartsfield-Jackson Stays Busiest Airport in World Despite Traffic Drop
Despite a small drop in traffic, Atlanta’s airport remained the undisputed world champion in passenger volumes in 2025, even as Chicago tried to steal some of its shine.
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Georgia’s Largest County Sees Future Shaped by International Investment
As international investors train their eyes (and dollars) on the Southeast U.S., Georgia’s largest county is combining its fiscal tools with its deep experience in hosting global companies to ensure their success.
Posted inGermany
Exchange Gives German Apprentices Taste of Atlanta’s Working World
Atop the Southface Institute, a group of German apprentices took a moment under the sun to appreciate a hive of bees, aging solar panels and a rainwater collection system that helps feed a living roof.
Posted inSwitzerland
Swiss Rail Car Maker Growing in Atlanta With Office Near MARTA Headquarters
With MARTA’s new rail cars set to be unveiled soon, the Swiss company behind them is building out its presence in Atlanta.
Posted inChina
Building on 20 Years in Georgia, Hisense Moves U.S. Headquarters to Alpharetta
Chinese appliance and television manufacturer Hisense has moved its U.S. headquarters to Alpharetta.
Posted inBelgium
Weekly Briefing: Belgium Means Billions for Georgia
|DATE:F j, Y| | v34i04 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by Atlanta Ballet: Belgium’s Billions A Belgian boom could be heard across Georgia […]
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Sustaining Atlanta’s Global Edge: Why the Atlanta Global Studies Center Matters
Global challenges are no longer distant. They shape our Atlanta classrooms, workplaces and communities every day.
Posted inIreland
Ireland Becoming an AI Hub for Atlanta Finance and Tech Firms
Atlanta-based behemoths like Global Payments, Elavon and Coca-Cola have built up large teams in Ireland, buoyed by its technology-minded talent, EU market access and English-speaking, pro-business environment. More local firms are following their lead, attracted by the country’s AI-centric infrastructure.