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Benedetto Guitars Inc. | 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR

How did the business of building world-class jazz guitars land in Savannah, Georgia? The story is a masterclass in economic development worthy of a globally known, high-quality business.In 2006, world-renowned guitar maker Robert “Bob” Benedetto knew he wanted to partner with Savannah-based jazz… Read More

Tips for Being a TV or Movie Extra

Adena Brumer, a transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape.Being an extra can be a fantastic way to see how a TV or film set works: Watching cinematographers, directors, lighting set-ups, makeup, hair, costuming, not to mention… Read More

Georgia Family Grows Success with Faircloth Forest Products

“The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth.”― Frank Lloyd Wright

When opportunity is all around you, you pay attention. If you’re Danny Faircloth and you grow up amid… Read More

Georgia Department of Economic Development Announces State Art Collection Tour

10 communities to host traveling art exhibit ATLANTA – January 15, 2025 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that 10 Georgia communities have… Read More

Industry'’s Most Competitive Incentives Lure Top Production Companies to Georgia

ATLANTA, November 5, 2008 - Georgia's new aggressive 30 percent entertainment tax incentives have resulted in three major production companies filming in Georgia. Filming has begun in various Alpharetta and Atlanta locations. The productions are estimated to have an economic… Read More

Georgia Council for the Arts: More Than $1.3 Million in Grants Announced Across 49 Counties

Grants will support art programs, operations, educationATLANTA – July 14, 2025 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that more than $1.3 million in competitive… Read More

Minority Owned Small Businesses

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services manages the… Read More

Self Taping for Actors: You Control the Take

Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. Having fully immersed herself in the industry here, she has great advice to share with others in the field. Because of the quick turn-around times for most… Read More

Governor Champions Georgia’s Aerospace Industry in Dubai

ATLANTA. November 13, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a 37-member Georgia delegation to the Dubai Airshow from Sunday, Nov. 15, through Tuesday, Nov. 17, to seek opportunities to grow Georgia's aerospace sector, one of the state's strategic industries. The Governor… Read More