Georgia's 'Y'allywood' Aspires to Expand Film Industry Beyond Atlanta, Attracting Global Productions with Tax Incentives
Georgia is expanding its film industry beyond Atlanta, leveraging tax incentives to become a major production hub with 43 active projects and plans to showcase local talent at the Cannes Film Festival.
Angela Bassett and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Receive Honorary Degrees at Spelman College Commencement
Angela Bassett will speak at Spelman College's 137th commencement and receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and journalist Rose Scott will also be honored.
Kennesaw Celebrates Opening of The Piedmont Bank Amphitheater with Live Music and Community Events
The Piedmont Bank Amphitheater in Kennesaw is set to open on June 14 with a ribbon-cutting and concert featuring Leah Belle Faser and September in the Park. The venue holds 3,000 and will host various year-round events.
Douglasville Launches Season Three of "Douglasville Jr." to Educate Kids on Local Government
Douglasville launched the third season of "Douglasville Jr.", a video series aimed at educating children about local government, in collaboration with the local school system, adapting to the pandemic's limitations on field trips.
Former Atlanta Film Executive Ryan Millsap Accused of Racist and Antisemitic Texts Amidst Prior Diversity Praise
Ryan Millsap, ex-CEO of Blackhall Studios, faces criticism after court documents revealed his racist and antisemitic texts. His tenure at the studio ended with its sale in 2021.
Woodstock Celebrates Community With "Georgia Cities Week" Events From Yard Sales to Art Contests
Woodstock celebrates Georgia Cities Week from April 21-27 with events like a yard sale, recycling event, farmers market, and various civic activities, including a Touch-A-Truck event, town hall, and amnesty for court cases.