Georgia’s vaunted film industry bounced back in a major way from COVID, but following a series of actor and writer strikes last year it has hit a rough patch in 2024. There are currently 29 active productions in the state, down from 55 at this time in 2021 and 41 in 2022. Direct spend in the last fiscal year was $2.6 billion, down 37% from the previous year. Industry insiders hope for a bounce back in 2025, but with thousands of Georgians struggling to find work the film industry in Georgia is SINKING…
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The City of Atlanta and the Georgia Democratic Party made a strong push to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, but fell short once again when it was announced that Boston, Denver and Philadelphia are the three finalists. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasted the decision, accusing the DNC of “abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters.” The snub has Georgia Dems SINKING…
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