Georgia’s Film Industry Generates $9.5 Billion in Economic Impact in Fiscal 2017
Georgia is now the No. 1 filming location in the world, according to Film L.A., and the industry has a giant impact on the state’s economy.
Gov. Nathan Deal announced film and television productions generated $9.5 billion in economic impact in fiscal 2017. This includes $2.7 billion in direct spending.
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