Georgia’s history as the “Hollywood of the South” is nothing new, but the recent boom has only helped its notoriety in the film industry.
In fact, if you look back at the 90-year history of the Academy Awards, you’ll see many films either filmed in the Peach State or with ties directly to Atlanta.
‘Gone With the Wind’
Arguably the most famous film to feature Atlanta, the 1939 epic set a record at the 12th Academy Awards ceremony when it was nominated for 13 Oscars, the most at the time.
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