Welcoming Atlanta

Welcoming Atlanta The Mayor's Office of International & Immigrant Affairs - Welcoming Atlanta.

Welcoming Atlanta, a City of Atlanta initiative, builds upon Atlanta’s proud tradition of inclusion and welcoming by ensuring that our immigrant and refugee neighbors are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our community as we continue to build a multicultural city that attracts families and businesses from around the world. Welcoming Atlanta aims to foster a connected community where all Atl

antans can fully participate and contribute their skills. Welcoming Atlanta, una iniciativa de la Ciudad de Atlanta, se basa en la orgullosa tradición de inclusión, asegurando que nuestros vecinos inmigrantes y refugiados se integren sin problemas en el tejido de nuestra comunidad mientras seguimos construyendo una ciudad multicultural que atrae a familias y empresas de todo el mundo. Welcoming Atlanta promove una comunidad conectada en la que todos puedan participar plenamente y contribuir a su comunidad.

Happy 404 Day, Atlanta!Today we celebrate the heartbeat of our city—from people born and raised right here, to those who...
04/04/2026

Happy 404 Day, Atlanta!

Today we celebrate the heartbeat of our city—from people born and raised right here, to those who come from everywhere to call it home!

Dreamers, doers, changemakers, and groundbreakers, we are all Atlantans, and we love this city!

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!🌟Meet Alexa Doblado, representing the University of Ge...
03/31/2026

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!

🌟Meet Alexa Doblado, representing the University of Georgia!

Our Social Work interns complete their field practicum for their Social Work degree throughout the duration of one academic year, earning a total of 300-600 hours, depending on their specific degree program.

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!🌟Meet Marialuna Betancur Colorado, representing Georgi...
03/31/2026

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!

🌟Meet Marialuna Betancur Colorado, representing Georgia State University!

Our Social Work interns complete their field practicum for their Social Work degree throughout the duration of one academic year, earning a total of 300-600 hours, depending on their specific degree program.

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!🌟Meet Nyelle Smith, representing Kennesaw State Univer...
03/30/2026

March is , and we are spotlighting our fifth cohort of interns!

🌟Meet Nyelle Smith, representing Kennesaw State University!

Our Social Work interns complete their field practicum for their Social Work degree throughout the duration of one academic year, earning a total of 300-600 hours, depending on their specific degree program.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we recently hosted a Women’s Health Fair which fe...
03/25/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we recently hosted a Women’s Health Fair which featured:

🐣 Diaper distribution with Helping Mamas Inc
🩺 Health screenings by Someone Cares
🥫 Grocery kits from Operation Feed
💛 Victim assistance from Tapestri and ATL Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
💃 Zumba sessions from Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead
⚽️ Soccer skills with Soccer in the Streets
⛹️‍♀️ Bilingual women’s health education
🌟 and so many more resources and information directly from partner agencies.

Thank you to our partners, Mays High School student volunteers, City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department recruits, and community members for joining us on this special day!

In partnership with Atlanta Tech Village, South Downtown - ATL, and Mays High School, we recently hosted our second ever...
03/24/2026

In partnership with Atlanta Tech Village, South Downtown - ATL, and Mays High School, we recently hosted our second ever Youth Founders Tour!

ESOL students from Mays High School participated in a field trip to Atlanta Tech Village’s Sylvan (Downtown) location and heard presentations from the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Global Opportunities Committee.

The Youth Founders Tour is intended to inspire youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship, building connections between students and Atlanta’s start-up ecosystem.

🌟We launched this semester’s Building Bright Futures workshop series at JCY Middle School!In partnership with gradute So...
03/20/2026

🌟We launched this semester’s Building Bright Futures workshop series at JCY Middle School!

In partnership with gradute Social Work students at Georgia State University, this three-part series will help middle schoolers identify and celebrate their strengths while planning for their future.

Our first workshop featured team-building activities, reflections on resilience, and small group discussions about overcoming challenges!

Our Public Service Internship program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026!We are currently hiring for the foll...
03/19/2026

Our Public Service Internship program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026!

We are currently hiring for the following positions:
-Community Engagement
-International Affairs and Marketing
-International Business
-Victim Services

Apply by visiting tinyurl.com/MOIIApsi26. Full position descriptions are available on our website. Applications close Sunday, March 29th at 11:59pm ET.

⚽️We hosted our second Family Pick-Up Soccer event last month, in partnership with Sons of Pitches FC, the Friends of Sa...
03/12/2026

⚽️We hosted our second Family Pick-Up Soccer event last month, in partnership with Sons of Pitches FC, the Friends of Sara J. González Memorial Park, the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead, and Coco Chicas!

Players of all ages joined pick-up games, participated in drills with the YMCA, and enjoyed hot chocolate from the young entrepreneurs at Coco Chicas.

🏃‍♂️🥅 Atlanta is a soccer city, and we loved playing intergenerational soccer with the whole family!

Our Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study intern Demi presented her Project CEO to our team this we...
03/11/2026

Our Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study intern Demi presented her Project CEO to our team this week!

During her time with our office, Demi supported logistics for one of our office’s welcoming events, completed research projects, and shadowed City of Atlanta departments like Atlanta311 and City of Atlanta Department of Public Works.

Demi represents our 8th class of Corporate Work Study Interns from Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. Congratulations Demi!

🌍🗣️We recently celebrated International Mother Language Day in partnership with City of Atlanta Government employees, th...
03/10/2026

🌍🗣️We recently celebrated International Mother Language Day in partnership with City of Atlanta Government employees, the Consulado General del Perú en Atlanta, and Benteen Elementary School!

Multilingual leaders, representing Bangla, French, Haitian Kreyol, Igbo, Quechua, Spanish, and Yoruba, led interactive activities to teach students about the cultures and countries they are from.

🎶🪘Through singing, dancing, history, and heritage, 55 second-grade students learned about languages from around the world!

💛International Mother Language Day celebrates multilingualism and honors the importance of preserving our mother tongues as part of cultural identity.

MyCity ATL is back, and this year, we are partnering with The Intensive English Program at Georgia State University, whi...
03/06/2026

MyCity ATL is back, and this year, we are partnering with The Intensive English Program at Georgia State University, which offers opportunities to English language learners to develop their English language skills and increase their professional workforce readiness.

Our first session focused on The Power of Volunteering, in partnership with YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, and 31 students from around the world participated!

MyCity ATL is a community engagement program that aim to empower our immigrant population to directly engage and interact with city services on topics that are important to New Americans.

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Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta, GA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(404) 865-8813

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