Muhtar Kent, the CEO and chairman of Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, says the travel ban is contrary to the company's core values and beliefs.

Muhtar Kent, the CEO and chairman of Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, says the travel ban is contrary to the company's core values and beliefs. / flickr

A federal appeals court upheld a stay on President Trump’s executive order that temporarily bans travel to the United States for refugees and people from seven countries. But that doesn't mean the travel ban is dead. The president may take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. However it shakes out, the travel ban has had an effect on our state. Georgia is home to Fortune 500 companies, refugee resettlement agencies, and universities that attract students and faculty from across the globe. GPB’s Sean Powers explores the potential economic impact in Georgia.


 

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