Makeup artist, Travis Pates, has witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of the film industry in Georgia. And with this growth comes greater experiences and responsibilities for those in Georgia film production industry. That has certainly been the case with Travis, whose makeup credits have only… Read More
Atlanta native Ariel Kaplan grew up watching her mother run an antique store. Now, she is the one looking for unique items as prop master and set decertor in the film industry. Ariel loves researching the periods for each particular production project, finding historically appropriate set… Read More
Nelson Burke has always been known as the “Engineer Guy,” supplying plastics-material for customers in the automotive and home-building industry. Then the film industry changed everything in his business. He now supports film productions with plastic materials and warehouse space for special… Read More
East Point has been capitalizing on its ideal location for film and TV production, also known as the “Film Triangle.” Situated next to studio complexes (Tyler Perry Studios and EUE/Screen Gems) and a short drive to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the community is home to many… Read More
Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recently returned from an international economic development mission to Germany – one of Georgia’s top three investment partners.
The Governor and First Lady were joined by a small team of Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)… Read More
A Q&A interview with Tom Luczynski, President of Orkin Global Development & International FranchisingCounty: DeKalb
Industry: Pest Control
With more than 100 years of pest control experience, Orkin is the industry leader in… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce division works hard to create jobs and investment opportunities in every community in Georgia. Projects include new company locations, existing industry expansions and growing small businesses. This dynamic team includes statewide and… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has been named the “Top State for Business” by Area Development, a leading publication covering corporate site selection and… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2019 —Today Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to announce the record-breaking impact the Global Commerce and Film Divisions had in Georgia during fiscal year 2019 (FY19), which ran from July 1,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 17, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Tyson Foods has expanded its existing facility in Camilla, creating 100 new jobs with an investment of $34.2 million.
“Georgia’s existing industries are a vital component for job growth in… Read More
