http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/ fr http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2450 The 2010 rankings of France's attractiveness “shows a positive assessment of France's ability to attract and retain businesses and foreign talent.” France is thus the third country receiving foreign direct investment flows. http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2461 In order to promote new partnerships between France and the American Southeast, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta together with the Georgia Institute of Technology, will organize an ambitious project at the end of this year called, “France-Atlanta: Together Towards Innovation”. Seven months after its official launching on February 3, 2010, “France-Atlanta” now comprises nearly 20 events. http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2459 The Consul General of France in Atlanta, Pascal Le Deunff, will visit Nashville, Tenn. September 2-3, 2010. The purpose of this visit is to officially present the newly appointed Honorary Consul of France to Nashville, Ms. Amélie de Gaulle, to the local French community and to state and city officials. http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2457 In order to express France's eternal gratitude for those who liberated it from oppression from 1944-45, the Consul General of France in Atlanta, Pascal Le Deunff, will bestow the Legion of Honor upon three American WWII Veterans from across the Southeast region in a ceremony to be held on September 1, 2010 at the Warner Robins Museum of Aviation. http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2423 As of Wednesday, June 23, 2010, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta has begun issuing biometric visas in accordance with European and French regulations. http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/spip.php?article2402 Hurricane season is from early June to late November and is at its peak during the months of July, August and September in our jurisdiction. The coast of the North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi is the most at risk. We invite you to check the security precautions to follow in the event of a hurricane under the section “security” of our Web site.