A map shows companies in Georgia's Transaction Alley. 

It seems like magic: swipe your card, and within a second or two, a bank, issuer and merchant have approved your purchase, all without any verbal communication.Consumers have begun to…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...