Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Last month, Atlanta joined the world with symbolic gestures and vigils to mourn victims of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris. Today, the Atlanta-based consul general of France expresses gratitude for the love and support our city and the Southeast bestowed upon the French here and in his homeland. The companion piece, written by Georgia Tech officials, explains the importance of strengthened manufacturing ties between the U.S. and France.

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