On Wednesday, October 19, Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson (center) joined French Consul General Pascal Le Deunff (left) and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed (far right) for a press conference to launch “France-Atlanta 2011”. A series of events covering scientific, business, cultural and humanitarian topics will be offered from October 26 through November 12. For detailed information visit www.france-atlanta.org.