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IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

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How Georgia’s booming film industry turned the state Blue

Over the last decade, Georgia’s film tax credits, amazing actors, well-trained production workers, and a well-orchestrated infrastructure has helped transform the Peach State into ATLWOOD, the Hollywood of the South.The details show the entertainment industry has grown into a $9.5 billion business in Georgia, with nearly 100 productions filming in the state every year. Now that Joe Biden won the state’s 16 electoral college votes by 12,670 votes, it begs the question – did Georgia’s film industry help turn the state blue                                A state tax credit was signed into law in 2008, giving productions up to a 30 percent tax break by filming in Georgia. This incentive was enough to convince Hollywood producers to film in Georgia.