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

German Language & Culture Foundation Receives Richard Vinroot International Achievement Award

May 25, 2012 | Germany.info
GLCF Chairman Kurt Waldthausen (center) with Anabel Buchenau (Assistant Professor, German Department UNC Charlotte - right) and Jillian Mourning (2010 UNC Charlotte Graduate)

The  Charlotte International Cabinet under the leadership of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has selected the German Language & Culture Foundation to be recognized with the Richard Vinroot International Achievement Award for their efforts related to promoting international education/student exchanges.

Apply by June 30th for the 2013 International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) in Berlin

May 21, 2012 | Germany.info
The Reichstag in Berlin

The International Parliamentary Scholarships gives young people from 28 countries an up-close perspective on German democracy via a three-month internship in the office of a Member of the Bundestag. Apply by June 30, 2012!

Ambassador Ammon Delivers UAHuntsville Commencement Address, Receives Honorary Doctorate

May 9, 2012 | Germany.info
Ambassador Peter Ammon during the commencement address

Ambassador Peter Ammon delivered the commencement address at the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Saturday, May 5, at the Von Braun Civic Center in downtown Huntsville.

Wanted: Bright Minds with Green Ideas

May 8, 2012 | Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Wind is one source of renewable energy

Young international scientists working on cutting-edge projects in research fields related to sustainable development are invited to apply for “Green Talents - The International Forum for High-Potentials in Sustainable Development.”

German Parliament Group Promotes Youth Exchange

May 4, 2012 | Germany.info
German Parliament delegation with exchange students and host families

A German delegation led by Bartholomäus Kalb, Member of the German Parliament and head of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program commission at the Council of Elders, visited Nashville, TN to promote youth exchange with Germany. They met with host families and German exchange students currently participating in the program.

Ann Marie Gunter Receives Boltzius Award

May 4, 2012 | Germany.info
Ann Marie Gunter receives Boltzius Award

Ann Marie Gunter, World Languages Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, was honored by Consul General Lutz Görgens as the third recipient of the Boltzius Award for her excellent work in promoting German language and culture.

South Carolina Teacher of the Year Drives Home a New 2012 BMW X3

May 4, 2012 | Germany.info
Amy McAllister-Skinner announced as 2012/2013 South Carolina Teacher of the Year

State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Mick Zais, announced Tuesday evening that Amy McAllister-Skinner was named the 2012/2013 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. As part of the celebration, BMW Manufacturing, the event’s premier sponsor, handed the Johnsonville High School English teacher the keys to a 2012 Alpine White BMW X3.

Volkswagen Chattanooga Named Edison Green Award Gold Winner

May 4, 2012 | Germany.info
Volkswagen Group of America Logo

Volkswagen Chattanooga has been awarded the prestigious Gold 2012 Edison Green Award, the highest honor among Green Award winners. The award recognizes “excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring the drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.”

Applications Now Open for the 2013-14 German Chancellor Fellowship for Prospective Leaders

May 2, 2012 | Germany.info
Bundeskanzleramt Berlin

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship Program offers young prospective leaders the opportunity to complete a professional development project during a one-year stay in Germany.

Techtextil North America 2012

Apr 26, 2012 | Germany.info
German Evening Reception

The 9th biennial Techtextile North America took place in the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from April 24th - 26th, 2012. Organized by Messe Frankfurt, this international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens attracted more than 300 exhibitors from all over the world, 37 of them were German companies.

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Special Announcements

The Consulate General will be closed on May 28th. Happy Memorial Day!

The Staff of the German Consulate General Atlanta

Staff of the German Consulate General Atlanta

The Consul General

Consul General Lutz Hermann Görgens

Consul General
Lutz H. Görgens, Ph.D.
welcomes you to this website.

Honorary Consuls in the Southeast

Impressive personalities who help to promote German-US relations while also assisting US and German citizens in many matters related to Germany.