In this conversation with Jezlan Moyet, president of Georgia Entertainment, Bailey-Ford discusses her journey producing nearly 50 independent films, including Color Book, a project that premiered at Tribeca and later became a top 10 Netflix title thanks to its authentic portrayal of a Black father and representation of children with special needs.
Georgia’s meetings and conventions sector continues to generate record-breaking numbers year after year. In 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the state had broken tourism records for the third consecutive year and ranked fifth in the nation for overnight visitation for the fifth consecutive year. Numbers like this cement the state’s position as a premier destination for corporate events and professional gatherings.
A Heartfelt Tribute to Love, Acceptance, and Community Bringing Together National Talent to Celebrate Big Dreams and Even Bigger Hair
Designed to connect and empower the independent music community, the two-day Summit will bring together music publishers, songwriters, producers, artists, attorneys, industry executives, entrepreneurs and emerging music-business professionals for a dynamic program focused on the opportunities and challenges shaping today’s rapidly evolving music industry.
Don Mandrik, co-chair of the entertainment practice group at Hall Booth Smith, discusses how the firm’s attorneys go beyond legal advising to actively participate in the entertainment industry.
Frances Valentine and The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will bring the remarkable legacy of Mary Tyler Moore to life with The Mary Experience, an immersive exhibition celebrating her groundbreaking career, iconic personal style, and enduring advocacy.
As Atlanta’s fall arts season gets underway, a new addition is joining the city’s cultural calendar. The Other Art Fair Atlanta, presented by Saatchi Art, today shared a preview of the emerging and independent artists who will exhibit at the Fair’s inaugural Atlanta edition, Oct. 1–4 at Enspire Mercantile in Grant Park.
Discover Dunwoody has signed a new lease for office space at High Street, a mixed-use development in the heart of the Perimeter. The move places the organization alongside the restaurants, retail, and experiences it works to promote.
Georgia Entertainment has announced its continued partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and its SCADpro program to design the 2027 edition of “The Creative Economy Journal: The Innovation Issue.”
The Atlanta Opera announces the six artists selected for its 2026–27 Studio Artist program: singers Page Michels, Ashlyn Brown, Randy Ho and Harrison Hancock, and stage directors Ky Chassells and Madeleine Snow.