The August 23rd House and Senate tax credit review committee meeting will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401. The meeting will start at 9:00 AM. Diego Santana, legislative assistant for Senator Chuck Hufstetler (Co-Chair) noted that film would not be on the agenda for this meeting.
As appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns the committee members are working on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit.
Dates and locations include:
- August 23rd – Savannah, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
- September 20th – Rome
- October 4th – Athens
- November 8th – TBD
- November 29th -TBD
The first meeting was held on June 14th in Atlanta. The legislators are working with the Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the Georgia Department of Revenue as well as industry stakeholders throughout the process.
Review committee members are:
- Senator Chuck Hufstetler (Co-Chair)
- Senator John Albers
- Senator Greg Dolezal
- Senator Bill Cowsert
- Senator Michael “Doc” Rhett
- Rep. Shaw Blackmon (Co-Chair)
- Rep. Debbie Buckner
- Rep. Kasey Carpenter
- Rep. Chuck Martin
- Rep. Bruce Williamson
- Rep. Matt Hatchett (ex-officio member)
We will provide more information as it becomes available. Georgia Entertainment’s 9 city roadshow throughout Georgia is highlighting communities achieving success as a result of growth in film and entertainment activity. To learn more about the 2023 roadshow, upcoming locations and dates, click here.
