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Jul 12, 2021 Georgia’s Sizzle Reel Puts Spotlight on Community, Economic Benefits of Industry
Between the increase in streaming platforms and theaters around the country reopening to bring cinema fans back to the big screen, TV and movie entertainment...
Mar 9, 2021 Esports Helps Georgia Students Level Up for Jobs of the Future: Video
Contributing more than $750 million annually to the state’s economy, esports is big business in Georgia. Thanks to strong partnerships and support at the state...
Jan 28, 2021 Atlanta Collision: Uniting Tech and Creative Economies
At Web Summit 2020 out of Lisbon, Portugal, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) joined forces with Georgia Power as the only U.S. state...
Dec 4, 2020 LFG Nexus Wins Support from ATL Startup Village
In late October, LFG Nexus and four other local business were invited to the ATL Startup Village pitch competition in Buckhead. This sought-after event focuses...
Nov 19, 2020 Georgia Continues to Lead in Gaming, Virtual Reality and Digital Entertainment
Recent esports and virtual reality company locations have helped further solidify Georgia’s leadership in the thriving world of digital entertainment. The recent global pandemic has...
Nov 10, 2020 Georgia Economic Developer Named ‘Game Changer’ in Esports
Broadly recognized as the esports capital of the nation, Atlanta is one of the top cities in the U.S. for gamers. Georgia has become a...
Oct 26, 2020 Recent Developments in Georgia’s Music Industry
Georgia has been fortunate to have a thriving music industry, despite recent challenges due to COVID-19. The state, and the capital city of Atlanta, continue...
Sep 21, 2020 Georgia-lensed Productions Shine at 2020 Emmy Awards
This year, the 2020 Emmy Awards were a virtual affair, but the Georgia-lensed productions taking home the gold trophy are just a small part of...
Apr 29, 2020 Recreate Famous Georgia-filmed Movie and Television Scenes
Looking to have a little fun while sticking close to home? Why not recreate a scene from your favorite Georgia-filmed movie or television show? To...
Apr 16, 2020 Georgia Uniquely Positioned for Future of Game Development in Wake of Esports, Gaming Explosion During COVID-19
As we confront the effects of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Economic Development continues to work around the clock arming our partners with the resources...