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Teacher Starts Film Tourism Business in Covington

After losing her job in special education, Jessica Lowry capitalized on the popularity of productions filming right in her backyard of Covington. She created Hollywood of the South Tours to take “Vampire Diary” fans behind the scenes of locations throughout her community. Her business has… Read More

“I’m So Happy to Live in My Home Town and Still Do What I Love”

Jantzen Winnig, a Covington native, grew up with a passion for filmmaking. He also was very fortunate to have constant productions filming in his backyard of Newton County. This allowed him to meet many directors and producers that nurtured his love of film. After enrolling in high school courses… Read More

Savannah Woman Discovers Career Path in Location Scouting

“I know Savannah like the back of my hand. I knew I found my career path.” Laura Bryant has built a career on location management for film and TV productions, but it was after trying various jobs that enabled her to find her true passion. She started with commercials and small productions, but she… Read More

Georgia Lands $1.07 Million In Federal Grants To Promote Trade Opportunities For Small Businesses

ATLANTA, September 30, 2011  -  The state's International Trade Division has a landed a $973,429 federal grant to boost the trade endeavors of Georgia's small businesses, Gov. Nathan Deal announced today. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) pilot grant was… Read More

Amy Varnum

  • WorkSource Middle Georgia
  • Business Services Specialist/Grant Writer
Amy Varnum is a Business Services Specialist/Grant Writer with the Middle Georgia Consortium.  Amy works with business and industry representatives, as well as community… Read More

Factorymation

FactoryMation, in Cherokee County, specializes in automated industrial controls
  • They take pride in providing excellent customer service and same day shipments
  • They believe in their employees and push for excellence
  • Started with 7,500 s/f and will soon be at 62,000 s/f… Read More

Film Academy paves the way for career at Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta

After moving to Georgia from Louisiana more than 30 years ago, Patrice Kelly worked many jobs and wore many hats. Housing manager. Sales support. Administration roles. She grew tired of her path through Corporate America, ready to do something that was going to make her happier. Scrolling on her… Read More

Savannah Locals Help Complete Film During Pandemic

“After being shut down for months, it felt good to give the people in our community jobs,” says Savannah native Mark McCullough, writer and director of “A Savannah Haunting.” COVID briefly shut down production in Georgia, but Mark’s project was one of the first productions allowed to start back… Read More

Retired Camera Assistant Helps with Internship Program

“I am delighted when I see how many people can get jobs in Georgia these days.” Retired camera assistant and Milledgeville resident Clyde Bryan has seen almost everything in the film industry after 45 years and 128 productions. But nothing compares to the explosive growth in Georgia since the tax… Read More

From Waiter, to Full-Time Film Career in Forsyth

Eric White started as a server in various restaurants around Forsyth, but wanted the chance to explore his creative side in his home state. After graduating from film school, he started working in crew positions on various productions, eventually moving away from supplemental jobs to earning a… Read More
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