Rusty Brown of Fayetteville initially founded JUNKitGEORGIA as a residential home junk removal and recycling service. But all of that changed in 2008 when he got a call from a production company. He now works on 30 productions, employs three full-time employees, and has even designed and built… Read More
ATLANTA, January 21, 2020 –Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), joined Governor Kemp and industry professionals from across the state today to recognize a record-breaking year in tourism at the annual Tourism, Hospitality… Read More
Atlanta, January 22, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Korean manufacturer Enchem Ltd. will build two new manufacturing plants in Jackson County, Georgia, creating more than 300 jobs and investing $61.35 million in the project.
“I am excited to welcome Enchem… Read More
Mike Morris is a photographer, business owner, writer, and producer. But he is most proud of his title as teacher. Mike teaches visual storytelling and film at the Utopian Academy for the Arts in Clayton County. Through his classes, Mike teaches his students the importance of creative storytelling… Read More
Working in the film industry is a family affair for Justin Bernhard. The Marietta resident watched his grandmother run a talent agency and his father perform as a child actor and stuntman. Today, Justin is a rigging grip, overseeing lighting and safety on sets. He actually learned the trade… Read More
Andrea McDougal and her husband Christpher are the owners of McDougal Movie Medics, which staff productions with certified emergency medical professionals. Before starting their own business, Andrea worked with Grady EMS and served as a contractor for the military overseas. Christopher used his… Read More
After moving to Georgia from Puerto Rico to work in production rigging, Manny Rivera saw an opportunity to start his own business. Grip It Good was founded in 2015, and it supplies rigging equipment to TV and film productions across Atlanta. Through his work in the film industry, Manny also helps… Read More
Atlanta, January 22, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia earned the top ranking for workforce development in the South Atlantic Region, according to Site Selection… Read More
The Netflix series “Stranger Things” economically revitalized the once closed Gwinnett Place Mall by it into a movie set. Making the mall the premier setting for its third season, “Stranger Things” brought plenty of opportunity to this community in Gwinnett county. The financial support provided… Read More
After being laid off from his surveying job in 2010, Sharpsburg native John Privett started to getting work in Georgia’s film industry. One of his friends in the survey industry suggested he start working in craft services due his knowledge of local stores. On the set, craft services provide food… Read More
