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Aug 19, 2024 Discover Georgia’s Booming Food Processing Industry
Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing...
Aug 14, 2024 Georgia Looking Ahead to the Future of Film
Georgia has set the stage for a bright future in entertainment, thanks to decades of investment and strategic planning that continue to bring film and...
Jul 30, 2024 From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map
With a diverse economic landscape and robust infrastructure, the Peach State offers a compelling environment for companies across multiple industries. The Georgia Department of Economic...
Mar 22, 2024 ‘The Boom:’ An interview with Georgia Film Office Director Lee Thomas
Today, Georgia’s booming film and television industry might seem like an overnight success, but it’s a story 50 years in the making. When Lee Thomas...
Jan 2, 2024 Georgia-lensed ‘The Color Purple’ Snags Second-biggest Christmas Day Opening Ever; Showcases Georgia’s Thriving Film Industry
Showcases Georgia's thriving film industry The latest film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple” smashed box office records with its Christmas...
Sep 12, 2023 Georgia Leads in Food Processing, Beverage Manufacturing
Georgia is a national leader in advanced manufacturing, thanks to strength in multiple sectors – from R&D to workforce to robust logistics operations. Fueled by...
Jun 28, 2023 Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. According to a 2021 economic impact...
Dec 19, 2022 Digital Entertainment Events Show Esports Industry is Changing the Game in Georgia
When you think of sporting events and Atlanta, you probably see visions of footballs being thrown across Mercedes-Benz Stadium, soccer fans cheering on Atlanta United...
Aug 23, 2022 Another Record Year for Film and Television Means Big Gains for Georgians
Georgia is celebrating continued growth and investment from the film and television industry. Numbers announced earlier this month show productions spent a record-breaking $4.4 billion...
Aug 5, 2022 Spotlight on Georgia: New Studio Space to Attract Big-Budget Features, Create More Jobs for Georgians
As Georgia officially passes the “hidden gem” stage when it comes to the film and television industry, more studios are getting in the game. While...