More than 25 foreign governments have operations in Georgia to promote trade between their countries and the state. There are 8 consulates and bi-national chambers in Cobb County:

The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s International Trade Team manages the state’s international offices and offers export services programs, including Global Insight and Global Connections, providing how-to’s of exporting and industry-specific and country specific data and matching Georgia suppliers with international buyers/representatives.

The City of Marietta and Cobb County have established three Sister City relationships. Sister City partnerships are officially recognized through signed agreements by the respective mayor of each city and ratified by the city councils. These relationships build economic ties, help generate tourism, and promote global cooperation and further cultural understanding. Cobb County’s sister city is Seongdong Gu, Seoul, South Korea, and The City of Marietta enjoys two Sister City relationships with Heredia, Costa Rica and Linz, Germany.

Contact, Darrel Hulsey

For assistance on international trade opportunities in Cobb County, contact Amanda Blanton, Cobb Chamber Vice President of Economic Development, at 770-859-2358.

For more information on international trade, view our International Flyer.