Production is “Good for Macon, Good for Business, Especially”
Recent movie production has drawn excitement from Macon residents. HBO has been filming off Cherry Street in downtown Macon, and city officials have been happy with the economic investment it has brought. Productions can often generate thousands of dollars for small businesses in a particular community, and that is certainly the case in Macon. Producers have already spent $26,000 on film permits, with restaurants downtown catering to crew members and onlookers. The city also brought in $500,000 of direct spend during the 2014 production of “The 5th Wave.” More great things are on the horizon for film productions in Macon...