Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta

Consul Jannes Dewulf travelled to Nashville, Tennessee for a flying Consul Mission where he served Belgians in the area and got to connect with them at the Belgian Meetup in TailGate Brewery Germantown.

During the visit he also met with President & CEO Stephanie Coleman, and Senior Vice President Lori Odom of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce who kindly hosted the flying consul mission in their office. 🏢

Be sure to visit our website www.belgiumintheusa.be to stay up to date on all upcoming flying consul missions as we update it on a regular basis. And remember to plan ahead, flying consul should be last resort, check your passport and/or eID expiration date, and renew early. 🛂🌍🪪

This past Memorial Day, Consul Jannes Dewulf, attended the City of Dunwoody’s commemoration hosted by Mayor Lynn Deutsch in honour of the brave American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Belgium and the United States are bound by a shared history, one written in courage and solidarity. Thousands of American soldiers who fell in the pursuit of liberty are laid to rest on Belgian soil, a lasting symbol of our enduring friendship.

The memorial featured our Battle of the Bulge Exhibit Traveling Exhibit. Served to educate and pay tribute and express our deepest gratitude. Their legacy lives on in the values we continue to defend together.

We remember. We honour. We will never forget. 🇧🇪 🇺🇸

Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers is on a diplomatic mission in Florida and for her first stop she had a wonderful time exploring the space coast alongside Honorary Consul Michael Spector and Honorary Consul Ivo Bemelmans.

She got the opportunity to visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Space Florida. The sky’s the limit in strengthening bilateral cooperation! 🚀✨🌌👩‍🚀

A big thank you to Anthony Truong, Monica Bowie, Terrie Ireland, Matt Chesnut, CEcD, Rob Long for putting together such a wonderful program.

The Consulate General in Atlanta is pleased to welcome our newest Honorary Consul of Belgium in Tennessee, Dr. Jeff Overby! 🇧🇪-🇺🇸

Seeing the growing relevance of the state of Tennessee for Belgian businesses and fellow Belgians, having a presence on the ground will give as a better understanding of upcoming evolutions and be better equipped to serve the Belgian community.

We are confident that Dr. Jeffrey Overby has all the needed expertise and qualities to excel in his duties as you can see from his impressive resumé:

He is a Professor and the Edward C. & Helen J. Kennedy Chair of Excellence at Belmont University, where he teaches marketing, international business, and honors courses. He brings extensive global experience, having led study abroad programs and taught across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

He also serves as Director of the Tennessee Export Initiative, a U.S. Small Business Administration–funded program that supports small Tennessee companies with reimbursable grants to grow their international business.

He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from Millsaps College, and a B.S. in French from Mississippi State University, with additional studies in Denmark, England, and France. His professional experience includes international roles with Entergy Corporation and Florida State University.

He is also an active member of several international and community advisory boards. 🌍

Having taken the official oath on the 13th of May, please join us in giving a warm welcome to Honorary Consul Jeff Overby! 👏

Join Atlanta’s international community for a fun evening packed with brain-busting questions and good vibes! We’ll dive into trivia from around the globe, featuring categories like food & drink, pop culture, music, all themed around football (or soccer, to some). ⚽🎵✈⁉

Whether you’re a trivia pro or just love a good challenge, this night is all about laughs, learning, celebrating language, culture, togetherness, and friendly competition. Bring your crew, grab a beer and a bite from Wild Heaven’s bar, and let’s make some great memories! 🍻

📅Date: June 9, 2026
🕖Time: 7PM-9PM EST
📍Location: Wild Heaven West End
🔗Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/international-atlanta-world-and-football-trivia-tickets-1988862953633

Questions will be posed in English & Spanish. Prizes will be given to the top winners!

This event is presented by the Consulate General of Belgium, Canada, France, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and the Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs.

Please note that we will be closed May 25, 2026.

Belgian nationals residing or travelling in the US who are in a situation requiring urgent assistance (death, accident, hospitalization, missing person, etc.) can call our emergency number linked here or in our Instagram bio:

https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services-belgians-need

🌈 Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) and the kick off of Brussels Pride!

Belgium made history as the second country in the world to legalize same‑sex marriage, on June 1, 2003. Today, we proudly rank 2nd on the ILGA‑Europe Rainbow Index a testament to progress, and a reminder that the journey toward full equality continues.

Proud of how far we’ve come. Committed to building an even freer, more inclusive society for all. 🇧🇪 🇪🇺

Earlier this week we were pleased to welcome students from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business to the Belgian Residence following their participation in the MBA International Practicum focused on Belgium.
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Under the guidance of Professor John Parkerson, the students explored challenges in global management and worked on real-world consulting projects for Belgian companies active in Georgia. Their work highlighted the value of international collaboration and cross-border innovation. 💻🌐

As part of the program, the students were able to travel to Belgium where they visited the companies’ headquarters, EU institutions, FIT office and made cultural visits to Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. It was wonderful to hear about their travels to Belgium. 🚌

A warm thank you to Professor Parkerson, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and all students involved for picking Belgium as course subject, and for the hard work and valuable insights they delivered to the Belgian companies. We look forward to more partnerships and strengthened trade relations between Belgium and Georgia! 🇧🇪

👋 Meet Liese, our new intern who will be joining the team for the next three months.

Liese completed her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences at VUB and UGent, and is currently finishing her Master’s in International Politics at KU Leuven. 📚

Liese speaks Dutch, English, and French, and has acquired basic knowledge of Spanish during her previous experiences abroad. She has a strong interest in international affairs and enjoys travelling and discovering new cultures! 🌍✈️

Why the Consulate General of Atlanta⁉
"Since the start of my academic path, it has been a goal of mine to complete my studies with a hands-on experience as a diplomatic intern. Being able to join the Consular Team in Atlanta will be an extremely valuable opportunity to experience the Southerner American culture and vibrant city life in one of the fastest-growing regions of the US. The extensive economic ties the region holds with Belgium, as well as Atlanta’s role as a host city of the 2026 World Cup ⚽, makes this a great place to get a firsthand experience on what Belgium diplomacy looks like from the inside. I find working abroad while being able to represent Belgium and support my fellow nationals as a great privilege, and I am thrilled to do so in the lively city of Atlanta for the upcoming months!"

Join me in welcoming Liese to Atlanta! 🏙🍑🌳🇺🇸