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To drive in the state of Georgia, you must have a valid Georgia license or a valid out-of-state license. In most cases you can drive in Georgia if you have a valid driver’s license from another country. New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver’s license within 30 days. All other licenses must be surrendered before issuance of a Georgia license. Persons ages 18 or older who surrender a valid out-of-state license will be required to successfully pass an eye examination. If you surrender an expired out-of-state license, or if you are 18 or younger, you must successfully pass an eye examination, road rules test, road signs test and a driving test. Persons with a valid out-of-state driver’s license are required to prove Georgia residency and pass a vision test. Driver’s License fee: $15 (reduced rate for organ donor: $8) Cash or money order only Minimum driving age: 16 Students who drop out of high school before they are 18 years old are not permitted a driver’s license without a parent’s permission. Learner’s permit fee: $10 Cash or money order only Learner’s permit age: 15 To locate the driver’s license office in your county, consult the blue pages of the telephone directory or call the Georgia Department of Public Safety at (404) 657-9300 or visit www.dmvs.ga.gov. TAGS
The $20 tag fee and an ad valorem tax (property tax based on value of vehicle) by county establishes the fee for tag renewal. To locate the license tag office in your county, call the office of your county or residence listed in the “Around the Region” section of this guide beginning on Page 108 or visit the Georgia Department of Public Safety at
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TAXIS Consular & International
Trade Offices in Atlanta
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ROMANIA Honorary Consulate of Romania 3481 Washington Way, Atlanta, Ga. 30340 (770) 934-4814 John Lazau, honorary consul SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE Honorary Consulate of Sao Tome & Principe 190 Windsor Cove, Atlanta, Ga. 30328 (678) 259-8146 Gareth N. Genner, honorary consul SLOVENIA Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia 400 Colony Square, Suite 200, Atlanta, Ga. 30361 (404) 881-2812 Paul Neal Steinfeld, honorary consul SPAIN Honorary Consulate of Spain 1010 Huntcliff, Suite 2315, Atlanta, Ga. 30350 (770) 518-2406 Ignacio Taboada, honorary vice consul SRI LANKA Honorary Consulate General of Sri Lanka One Atlantic Center, 40th Floor Atlanta, Ga. 30309-3424, (404) 881-7164 Kevin E. Grady, honorary consul general SWEDEN Honorary Consulate of Sweden 600 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, Ga. 30308 (404) 815-2292, www.sacc-usa.org Jill Olander, vice consul SWITZERLAND Consulate General of Switzerland 1275 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 425 Atlanta, Ga. 30309-3533 (404) 870-2000, www.swissemb.org Ulrich Hunn, consul general TANZANIA Honorary Consulate of Tanzania 2245 Goolby Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30349 (404) 766-8000 Al H. Anderson, honorary consul THAILAND Honorary Consulate of Thailand 7115 Oakridge Parkway, Austell, Ga. 30168 TURKEY Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Turkey 1266 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Suite 257, Atlanta, Ga. 30327-2306 (404) 848-9600 www.honturkishconsulga.org Mona Terkin Diamond, honorary consul UNITED KINGDOM British Consulate General Georgia Pacific Center, Suite 3400 133 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30303 (404) 954-7700, www.britainUSA.com Martin Rickerd, consul general Note: There are more entities in Atlanta than are represented on this list. This partial list was developed by the International Department of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and is updated regularly. The department facilitates direct investment in Atlanta through a full range of site and facility location assistance. For more information on how the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce can assist you in your international business endeavors, contact the International Department at (404) 586-8460 or send a fax to (404) 586-8464.
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International Services Foreign currency exchange is available at Thomas Cook at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. The downtown Atlanta offices of Bank of America offers this service (up to $250 USD) to its account holders Monday through Friday during normal banking hours, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., although some exchange hours vary. There is no limit on the exchangeable amount. EMERGENCY TRANSLATION SERVICES MAJOR METRO AREA
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Postal Service Recycling The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce assists its members with corporate recycling efforts. For information, contact the Environmental Affairs Department at (404) 586-8465.
Most communities are participating in some form of recycling, either curbside or drop off. Become involved by calling your local city hall or county government to learn how you community is recycling.
The following volunteer organizations also welcome your participation and support:
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