Toward the end of 2024, Atlanta gained a new group of African diplomats, adding three new countries to Georgia’s consular corps and bringing the number of nations with representation in the state to 75.
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From Sanford Stadium to Sanford Drive: Trump Names UGA Football Legend Herschel Walker Ambassador to Bahamas
University of Georgia football legend Herschel Walker, who lost a close U.S. Senate race in 2022 despite strong backing from Donald Trump, has been revealed as the president-elect’s pick for ambassador to the Bahamas.
Barbados Reps: Atlantans, Don’t Let the Beaches Distract You From Business
With a new nonstop flight to Barbados, Atlantans should come to the eastern Caribbean island to experience the sun, sea and sand, government officials said during a launch party for the new Delta Air Lines route Friday.
But beaches shouldn’t distract them from business.
New Delta Direct Flight to Barbados Opens Opportunities for Atlanta Investors
Barbados is much more than a beautiful beach destination for Atlantans; the launch of a new direct Delta Air Lines Inc. flight from Atlanta to Bridgetown will augment the Caribbean island’s growing reputation as a top-tier location for international business and investment, according to Invest Barbados.
Atlanta International School Opens Applications for Sandy Springs Campus, Introduces New Boarding Option
Atlanta International School (AIS) is now accepting applications for its new Sandy Springs Upper School campus, which will welcome high school students in grades 9-12 for the 2025-26 academic year, beginning in August 2025.
Exploring Caribbean Opportunities with Invest Barbados
Global Atlanta caught up with Investment Executive David Rice to learn why the Atlanta market is so important for Barbados, particularly in the run-up to the launch of a new Delta flight to the island in November.
Diverse Women at The Manely Firm Bring Fresh Perspective to International Family Law
At The Manely Firm, an international family law practice with six offices in Georgia and one in London, a diverse team of international women attorneys is reshaping the landscape of… Continue reading Diverse Women at The Manely Firm Bring Fresh Perspective to International Family Law
Tourism Minister: Georgia Key to Barbados’ Outreach as Delta Flight Prepares for Takeoff
As Barbados aims to further capitalize on growing American tourism arrivals to the eastern Caribbean island, Georgia has emerged as a pivotal location to tell its story to native “Bajans”… Continue reading Tourism Minister: Georgia Key to Barbados’ Outreach as Delta Flight Prepares for Takeoff
Charting a New Course in U.S.-Cuba Relations – How Atlanta Travelers Can Play a Role
We arrived in Havana a couple days after the Russian nuclear submarine left the harbor. No, this was not decades ago during the Cold War. This was June 2024.
Cricket’s Global Audience Opens New Doors for Atlanta SportsTech Startup
The second most popular sport on the planet is having a moment in the United States.
The US has been playing co-host to the Men’s Cricket World Cup this summer, spurring “unprecedented interest” among a new crop of cricket fans, according to the sport’s administrative body.