German Consulate General Atlanta
The German Consulate General in Atlanta is the official representation of the German government to the southeast of the Unites States. The consular district includes Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Please note that the German version of this website is not just a translation of the English edition but offers additional information pertaining particularly to German citizens.
All passport and visa applicants need to arrange for an appointment in order to hand in their applications. Please click on
Visa, Passport, Legal
Feb 8, 2012
| Germany.info
Volkswagen Chattanooga achieved its first significant production milestone of 2012 this week – completion of its 50,000th Passat. Volkswagen also announced last week that an additional 200 jobs would be created in Chattanooga.
50,000th Passat
Feb 6, 2012
| www.Germany.info
Burruss Elementary, a Marietta City School, hosted its first International Day on February 6th with exhibitions, food and music from countries around the globe to celebrate and promote multi-cultural understanding.
International Day, Marietta
Feb 3, 2012
| Germany.info
With the 200th anniversary of the Grimm Brothers' "Children's and Household Tales" in mind, the German Agency for Schools Abroad, supported by the German Government, organized a national theater competition using the popular platform YouTube.
Grimm Fairy Tale Competition
Feb 2, 2012
| Germany.info
BMW Manufacturing has completed the installation and commissioning of solar panels that are providing solar energy to fully power the 24,000 square foot Zentrum Museum, the plant’s heritage museum and visitors’ center.
BMW Adds Solar
Feb 1, 2012
| Germany.info
The type of dual-track training that mixes equal parts education and work, which essentially cast the skilled-labor standard in Germany many years ago, is catching on among certain community colleges and firms in America. And thus far the import is faring well.
Vocational Training
Jan 30, 2012
| Germany.info
The Rotary Breakfast Club of Cookeville, TN hosted its 3rd Annual International Night on January 28th and attracted several hundred people with a program full of fellowship, food and music highlighting German-American relations and German culture.
Rotary Cub Featured Germany
Jan 20, 2012
| Germany.info
A German delegation led by Georg Schirmbeck, Member of the German Parliament, visited Georgia January 8th -11th, to learn more about the state's agriculture and forestry sector and its potential for renewable energy products.
Renewable Energy and Forestry
Jan 13, 2012
| Germany.info
Ambassador Peter Ammon traveled to Spartanburg for the announcement by BMW that it will invest nearly $900 million and add 300 new jobs in its South Carolina plant. South Carolina Governor Haley welcomed the announcement.
BMW South Carolina
Dec 20, 2011
| Germany.info
Just in time for the holidays, kids ages 4 to 8 entered the enchanted world of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales at the Goethe-Zentrum / German Cultural Center Atlanta last weekend. The children had a chance to listen to stories, learn songs, and create colorful crafts.
Märchenstunde
Dec 6, 2011
| Germany.info
Four German-American pairs of sister cities―Los Angeles and Berlin, Chicago and Hamburg, Columbus and Dresden, and Chattanooga and Hamm―met in Chattanooga, TN, to compare local efforts for climate protection and renewable energies.
Media Dialogue
