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Recent commentary, analysis and news:
“Georgia’s tourism economy is the strongest it’s ever been!” said GDEcD Chief Marketing Officer Mark Jaronski. “The pandemic shut down travel around the globe, but not here. Thanks to the leadership of Governor Kemp, our General Assembly, Commissioner Wilson, and the men and women of our statewide tourism industry, including our state tourism office and expert marketing and communications team, travel to and within Georgia and its ensuing benefits to our state’s economy and Georgians are higher than ever, establishing an unprecedented legacy for years to come.”
As part of our strategic partnership with Game Changers, Georgia Entertainment is excited to share this interview between Angela Ward and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. As a result of this alliance, we cast a spotlight on the ever-evolving entertainment sphere, celebrating its rich diversity and showcasing the talent and leadership propelling it forward.
NeighborhoodTV, a company that airs local news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content, attended the Georgia Unscripted roadshow in August. The broadcast reaches thousands in the Cobb County and North Atlanta area.
FilmSavannah was delighted to host the “Why Georgia” marketing group and assisted the filmmakers on their Savannah episode. The video features local industry professionals: Samita Wolfe, Genevieve Hawkins, Witt Lacy, Chad Darnell, Nikki Hill, Bo Bowen, and Stratton Leopold.
“Economic development across Georgia is critical if we wish to remain the No. 1 state in which to do business and the best state to live, work, and raise a family,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “The upward momentum over the last few years is part of a larger trend where Georgia has secured its role as an economic and business hub of the Southeast. We look forward to continuing to support cooperation and solutions-oriented initiatives.”
Beyond the Southern hospitality, Augusta has the resources to serve as an ideal filming location. Film Augusta reports millions have been generated in economic impact by films shooting in the city. Hundreds of local cast + crew have been employed on productions since 2019. In the past 5 years. Watch this.
I had the opportunity this week to appear on the Morning Mix hosted by Cliff Bennett and Nathalia Jacques of WRDW TV Channel 12 in Augusta. The morning lifestyle show reaches thousands of viewers throughout the CSRA each weekday.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), announced plans to host a joint committee meeting concerning the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
If you are a company (or individual) in Georgia you can financially support innovation in public education and connect diverse students to the massive and growing creative industry without spending one extra penny!
Augusta is a thriving film and entertainment town too—home to actors Laurence Fishburne, Lenny Von Dohlen, Khary Payton (TWD’s King Ezekiel) and Danielle Panabaker (HBO’s Empire Falls and Disney’s Stuck in the Suburbs), professional wrestler and entertainer Hulk Hogan and many others.