Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed plans to visit China in March, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned. Reed, who has already visited Amsterdam, Paris and London for speaking engagements, would be making his first trade mission as mayor. The Atlanta Development Authority is coordinating the trip and plans to sign up local companies to accompany Reed. Georgia is a top-five state for Chinese investment in the form of buildings, equipment and salaries.
"I have watched and admired China's growth and development," Reed told the China Daily newspaper in 2010. "I don't think you can be a truly international city without having a strong relationship with China."
JEREMIAH MCWILLIAMS
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The Latin American Association invites the community to nominate outstanding leaders and philanthropists whose efforts have made a significant and positive impact in the Latino community for the 23rd annual Compañeros Awards.
Nomination Categories include community leadership, exemplary corporate leadership, public service and media excellence.
Nominees may be individuals or organizations. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 3 and nominations can be submitted at at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T53QWXS. The awards luncheon is April 19.
ANDRIA SIMMONS
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A special County by county
Can you identify all the metro Atlanta landmarks in the County by county mural? We do it for you today.
Also, a question-and-answer about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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