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Recent commentary, analysis and news:
“The single reason I can think we are the No-1 state to do business, especially in the last 10 to 15 years, has been these tax incentives we’ve put together,” Rep. Ron Stephens said. “I hope we don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg.”
The 2023 tour will gather business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in each region.
New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.
Matt Davis is the founder and CEO of Reel Supplies based in Georgia. The company provides building products and material for productions shooting around the state. He credits the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act with helping the company grow and being able to pay employees above the industry standard.
In this article I will approach the topic of key constructs that hold the Creative Economy together and that must be nurtured to ensure full success. This will include how creative industries organize, are funded, and are measured to ensure success.
I visited Rome, Georgia, to meet with local stakeholders about happenings in the region related to film and entertainment. Rome is a thriving Georgia community with a growing economy, bustling downtown, and a rich arts and culture scene.
Rural areas will greatly benefit from the new legislation. House Bill 547 increases the rural uplift incentive from 5% to 10% and redefines the zoning to at least 60 miles from the city hall of each county.
The new name reflects the growth of Georgia businesses in the state’s evolving entertainment industry and its impact on all areas of Georgia’s creative economy. Misty Holcomb will continue as Executive Director.
This animated, one minute video illustrates how the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act is impacting the state’s creative economy.
Georgia Entertainment News has announced the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. These events will take place in 9 communities throughout the state with the purpose of highlighting Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.