16. Daughters of the British Empire
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Description: This nonprofit, nonpolitical group is open to women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry, or women married to men of British or Commonwealth birth. Five chapters in Georgia (two in Atlanta, plus Cobb, Peachtree City, and Macon) hold social events and fund-raisers for the Southern District Home, which is in Texas and serves elderly men and women of all nationalities. The spouse of the British counsel general is honorary state president of the society.
17. Georgia Council for International Visitors
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 832-5560
Address: 100 Edgewood Ave.
Description: The Georgia Council for International Visitors arranges professional and cultural exchanges among international visitors and U.S. citizens. The group’s services include arranging host families for international visitors, conducting an eight-week discussion group on world affairs, and holding monthly meetings of the international Businesswomen’s Network.
18. Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 929-9998
Address: 2801 Buford Hwy.
Description: The Chamber of Commerce sponsors annual awards honoring Hispanic businesspeople making a mark in Atlanta. With Hispanic buying power in Georgia of approximately $15 billion in 2008, it’s not difficult to understand why this group has approximately 1,200 members, servicing 850 companies.
19. German American Chamber of Commerce
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 586-6800
Address: 530 Means St.
Description: Operating for more than three decades, the exclusive purpose of this chamber is to facilitate business between the United States and Germany. The Chamber has 500 members who attend seminars, conferences, business luncheons, and galas, and make alliances through the Chamber with delegations from the German business and trade sector.
20. Goethe-Institut Atlanta
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 892-2388
Address: 1197 Peachtree St. NE
Description: The Atlanta institute is one of seven U.S. locations of the Munich-based Goethe-Institut that was created in 1951 to promote the German language and intercultural exchanges. It is supported by the German government. Goethe-Institut Atlanta offers German language courses at levels from beginning through advanced. Its library, containing more than 10,000 volumes, is free and open to the public. The Institut’s programs include art exhibits, films, lectures, and performances. Many special events are free, and visitors enjoy free parking in the Colony Square garage. The Institut also organizes language courses in Germany. Call the Institut for a calendar of events and more information.
21. Hibernian Benevolent Society
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Description: This society organizes the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Buckhead, the Samhain Festival, concerts, and parties. It meets monthly at various locations. In addition, it is one of the supporting organizations of the Irish Information Center of Atlanta, a nonprofit cooperative effort of numerous Irish organizations to keep the area’s Irish connected and informed.
22. Japan-America Society of Georgia
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 842-1400
Address: 3121 Maple Dr. NE
Description: In 1980, a group of business and academic leaders formed the Japan-America Society of Georgia to increase knowledge among Georgians about Japanese culture; today it has more than 1,000 members. The society sponsors many programs throughout the year to enhance Georgians’ understanding of Japan’s customs and people and to provide Japanese visitors with an opportunity to make friends with Georgians. JapanFest, held each autumn, is a series of entertainment and educational events. Classes in Japanese arts, such as flower arranging and lantern making, are scheduled throughout the year. In 1990 the Society hosted a dinner for Toshiki Kaifu on the occasion of the first-ever visit to the South by a Japanese prime minister.
23. Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 522-0122
Address: 2201 Marquis Tower
Description: With more than 200 corporate members, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia encourages business relations between the Peach State and Japan. In addition, it helps coordinate Japanese-themed events such as the JapanFest.
24. Southern Center for International Studies
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 261-5763, (800) 261-5763
Address: 320 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Description: The Southern Center for International Studies is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of other countries, international issues, and the global environment. It holds conferences, develops educational materials, and provides resources and contacts. It is housed in the historic Goodrum House, across West Paces Ferry Road from the Georgia Governor’s Mansion.
25. World TrADe Center Atlanta
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 880-9595
Address: 303 Peachtree St. NE
Description: A facilitator of international business, trade, and culture in the Southeastern United States, the World Trade Center Atlanta was establish in 1982 and is part of the WTC organization, which claims 334 member centers worldwide. The WTC plays hosts to conferences and events aimed at furthering international relations and provides members with support in developing global business alliances.
26. Radio Free Georgia WRFG 89.3 FM 1083
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 523-3471
Description: WRFG is Atlanta’s only community-operated station. It has extensive international programming. Call the station to have a one-page program guide faxed to you. Here are a few of the highlights, all of which are subject to change without notice. Many of the DJs work gratis—if they leave, so goes the program.
27. CNN Center
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 827-2491
Address: 190 Marietta St. at Techwood Dr. NW
Description: CNN Center includes the Omni Hotel and the studios and world headquarters of the Cable News Network. It offers a variety of restaurants and Atlanta-themed gift stores, such as the Atlanta Shop, the Braves Clubhouse Store (a great place to buy tickets as well as souvenirs), and the Turner Store. You can take a 45-minute tour of the CNN headquarters.
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
30. Greenbriar Mall
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (404) 344-6611
Address: 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy. SW
Description: The second of Atlanta’s original malls, Greenbriar opened in August 1965. Its 678,000 square feet include Macy’s, Burlington Coat Factory, and the Magic Johnson Theatres with 12 screens and stadium seating. Greenbriar features a large selection of stores carrying Afrocentric fashions and accessories for the home. If you’re lost or confused, take heart: Greenbriar’s Customer Service Booth can help you get oriented. You’ll also find information about how to purchase a Greenbriar Mall Certificate, redeemable at any of the mall’s retail merchants. Follow I-285 to Lakewood Freeway; take exit 4A off the freeway to get to the mall.