Newsroom (2010 archives)
France-Atlanta 2010 videos now online
Many videos of France Atlanta events are now available on the Consulate General’s Youtube channel.
Création d’un Institut Lafayette à Georgia Tech - By Bernard Kratz (Le Républicain Lorraine
Une plateforme d’innovation, l’Institut Lafayette, sortira de terre d’ici trois ans sur le Technopôle de Metz. Collectivités et l’Etat financeront ce projet.
Bonjour France-Atlanta - By Emily Cardin (The Technique - 12/02/10)
From Nov. 29 through Dec. 12, the Institute is co-sponsoring “France-Atlanta 2010: Together Toward Innovation” in partnership with the Consulate General of France in Atlanta.
Transportation Projects to Revitalize Paris, Atlanta - By Ann Cantrell (Global Atlanta - 12/10/2010)
The lecture series, “Grand Plans / Everyday Life: Le Grand Paris / Atlanta BeltLine,” hosted by the Georgia Tech College of Architecture on Dec. 4 as part of “France-Atlanta 2010: Together Towards Innovation”
France and Georgia: Contrasting Energy Policies - By Phil Bolton - (Global Atlanta - 12/10/10)
Presentations at France-Atlanta’s panel discussions on sustainable energy resources underscored the difference.
Review: French jazz pianist Baptiste Trotignon, an impressionist of soul, at Spivey Hall - By Jon Ross - (ArtsCriticATL.com - 12/7/2010)
Trotignon journeyed to Atlanta as part of “France-Atlanta 2010 Together Towards Innovation”
"France-Atlanta" Event To Promote Business, Scientific, Cultural Ties (WABE - 11/30/2010)
"France-Atlanta Together Towards Innovation" begins a 12-day series of events in a variety of areas this week. Claire Collobert is press attache for the Consultate General of France in Atlanta. Here, she talks with WABE Morning Edition host, Steve Goss…
Georgia Tech to expand campus in France - By the Associated Press - (Augusta Chronicle - 12/02/10)
To mark the 20th anniversary of its presence in France, Georgia Tech is expanding its presence in the northeast part of that country.
French museum director offers lecture tonight - By Richard Maschal - (Charlotte Observer - 12/01/10)
Laurent Le Bon would be coming to the United States for a cultural exchange program in Atlanta with a stop in a city with an institution in some ways similar to his own: Charlotte.
Official: Labor Issues Shouldn’t Hinder France Investment - By Trevor Williams (Global Atlanta - 12/01/10)
During conversations with American CEOs, Mr. Yvergniaux has learned that many are hesitant to invest in a place that has a standard 35-hour workweek (five hours shorter than in the U.S.) and a reputation for strong labor unions and frequent strikes that cripple important sectors of the economy.
Georgia Tech to Launch $30 Million ‘Lafayette Institute’ - By Phil Bolton (Global Atlanta - 11/30/10)
Officials from the Lorraine region of France and the Georgia Institute of Technology signed a letter of intent Nov. 30 to establish the Lafayette Institute, a $30 million facility that will facilitate the commercialization of innovations in optoelectronics.
The French Connection: France-Atlanta Project provides a link to French culture - By Andrew Alexander (Creative Loafing - 11/29/10)
Just one day before the opening of a giant two-week conference in Atlanta meant to nurture good relations between France and the American Southeast in the realms of business, science and culture.
Series to promote business relations with France - By Laura Braddick (Neighbor Newspapers - 11/24/10)
In an unprecedented effort to foster Franco-American partnerships in the Southeast, the Atlanta Consulate General of France, headquartered in Buckhead, will present France-Atlanta: Together towards Innovation beginning Monday.
Mayor Supports Foreign Investment as Key to Job Growth - By Phil Bolton (Global Atlanta - 11/24/10)
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed gave a lively defense of foreign direct investment as a source of new jobs in the city and elsewhere in the state during a press conference at City Hall Nov. 22.
France-Atlanta on local TV news (11/22/2010)
France-Atlanta on TV after the Press Conference at City Hall (11-22-2010)
France-Atlanta project kicks off next week - By Dave Williams (The Atlanta Business Chronicle - 11/23/2010)
The two-week “France-Atlanta 2010 Project” beginning Nov. 29 will include 20 events, from a seminar to promote high-tech innovation sponsored by Georgia Tech to music and dance performances.
Vive La France — In Atlanta By Michael King – On 11 Alive (11/23/2010)
ATLANTA — The city of Atlanta, the French Consulate in Atlanta and Georgia Tech are building on a partnership which began more than 30 years ago when then-Mayor Maynard Jackson designated Toulouse, France as a sister-city.
Pascal Le Deunff interviewed on France-Atlanta project (11/13/2010)
Solange Warner, World Chamber of Commerce Founder, interviewed Pascal Le Deunff, Consul General of France on the France-Atlanta project.
France-Atlanta project kicks off next week - By Dave Williams - (Atlanta Business Chronicle - 11/22/10)
Nearly 60 French business, political and cultural leaders will travel to Atlanta next week for a series of lectures, workshops and conferences aimed at strengthening the ties between France and Atlanta.
The political, erotic, nakedly personal Ballet Preljocaj (Creative Loafing - 10/29/2010)
French company brings movement to John Cage’s 1977 sound experiment by Andrew Alexander
Rave-reviews for "Me Too, I Am Catherine Deneuve"
Rave-reviews are in for "Me Too, I Am Catherine Deneuve," the play written by Pierre Notte and directed by Valery Warnotte, which will premiere in Atlanta on Saturday, December 11 at the 14th Street playhouse, as part of France-Atlanta 2010.
France-Atlanta taking off with scientific initiatives (Global Atlanta - 05/25/2010)
France-Atlanta taking off with scientific initiatives - By Phil Bolton - Posted on Global Atlanta (05/25/2010)
French Consulate partnering with Ga. Tech (Neighbor Newspaper - 01/27/2010)
French Consulate partnering with Ga. Tech - By Sally White, the Neighbor Newspaper (01/27/2010)
GT, French Consulate Plan Innovation (02/03/2010)
GT, French Consulate Plan Innovation - By Julie Bryant, Atlanta Business Chronicle (02/03/2010)
France’s Consul General Aims High to Strenghten Ties with Georgia (Global Atlanta - 03/19/2010)
France’s Consul General Aims High to Strengthen Ties with Georgia - By Phil Bolton (03/19/2010)