Location Manager Matt Chamberlin knows firsthand the economic impact a film production can have on a local economy.
"Most people are happy to have us in town," he says. "We can have a serious financial impact on a local community."… Read More
Merritt Sullivan was a trained horticulturalist and loved everything about plants. But a few years after college, she was frustrated by the limited opportunities in nurseries and landscaping. … Read More
Witt Lacy found an entry into film & TV as a production assistant in Charleston, S.C. a few years ago.
Now, after countless credits and rising through the ranks as an assistant director in Savannah, Witt is making sure other people get their chance, too. … Read More
Atlanta, GA – September 16, 2021 – As part of the State of Georgia’s recognition of National Small Business Week 2021, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a new position in state government to support and empower Georgia’s small business community. According to… Read More
ATLANTA – September 21, 2021 – During the 2021 Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) Annual Conference in Savannah, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced new ‘GRAD Certified Select’ sites across the… Read More
For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of Sangsin Technology America, a Tier 1 supplier and Georgia GEAR Award winner located in Henry County. Sangsin is the industry’s first to assemble an eco-… Read More
International Representative Spotlight: IsraelInterviewee Name and Title:
Sima Amir, Managing Director
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has maintained representation in Israel since 1994, and Israel has permanent… Read More
Atlanta, GA – September 29, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Visa, a world leader in digital payments, will open a new hub in Midtown Atlanta. This major expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs in the region over the next several… Read More
Atlanta, GA – October 1, 2021 – At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row… Read More
Terri Morales-Davis became a background actor out of curiosity. Now it's a longtime avocation that stretches the family budget.
"It pays for the little extras," says the stay-at-home mother. "It's like a paid hobby."… Read More
