Atlanta and the state look to strengthen social and economic relationships with Africa. Because of that, various leaders collaborated to organize Africa Atlanta 2014, a year-long, citywide observance of cross-cultural ties between the two regions. Today, a Georgia Tech dean who founded the initiative explains its purpose, while a trade executive sheds light on potential business opportunities with the continent. Elsewhere, an Emory University official touts the benefits of that campus' efforts to "go green."
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Today's columnists:
- Sustainable practices worth the effort by Ciannat Howett
- Feel Africa's soul in Atlanta by Jacqueline Jones Royster
- Africa's opportunities for Georgia firms by Donald Nay
