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Mar 17, 2025 The Sky’s the Limit for Aerospace in Georgia
In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Shaffer, aerospace director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)’s Center of Innovation, said it...
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 Georgia: A Premier Destination for Aerospace and Defense Opportunities
In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace...
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...
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...
Jul 26, 2022 Georgia-Lensed Productions Snag 46 Emmy® Nominations
Streaming episodic and limited-series productions continue to choose Georgia for hit programming. Evidence came this year in the form of 46 Emmy ® nominations, including...
Jun 13, 2022 ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: How Georgia Economy Benefited from Latest Installment of Sci-Fi Series
“Stranger Things” is no stranger to blockbuster-level success. Reports from Netflix show the fourth season of the Georgia-lensed sci-fi thriller smashed records for the best...