Opinion
Atlanta Forward: Leadership
Marc Jamali of Atlanta holds a sign in solidarity with the Paris victims. A crowd of about 400 people gathered at the French Consulate in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, during a rally in support of the victims of the Paris terrorist attack. After brief remarks, the crowd sang "La Marseillaise," the French national anthem.
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.
