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Cancelled 2022 RFP – Trade Representation in Korea

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for international representation in Korea. GDEcD is the official sales and marketing arm of the State of Georgia, and the lead agency for locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting new… Read More

Movie Role Gives ‘Playful’ Shelter Dog a New Life

Countless people in Georgia benefit from the billions of dollars generated by the state’s film and TV production. Now, thanks to a rescue dog’s starring role in a summer sci-fi movie, the same can be said for non-human Georgians, too.… Read More

From movies to the environment, ‘It’s all come full circle’

Growing up in Savannah, Lawson Bruen loved two things: the movies and the outdoors. He dreamed of working in the film industry and of becoming an environmental scientist. Now 34, Lawson has accomplished the first with flying colors. And he’s going back to college to start on the second.… Read More

An artist’s entry to the "The Upside Down"

Chad Embree is an artist and lifetime resident of Rome. He’s also an ambitious entrepreneur who used his social media marketing skills to snag a coveted job in Georgia’s film industry for himself and his employees.… 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

Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 75 Organizations More than $1.3 Million in Grant Funding

Grant investment will support art programs and facilities in 53 counties  ATLANTA – October 20, 2022 — Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2023… Read More