Georgia just saw a record-breaking year for film and television despite calls for a boycott over a controversial anti-abortion law signed earlier this year.
Just under 400 productions with about a $2.9 billion impact have filmed in the state since last summer, Gov. Brian Kemp said at the state Capitol Tuesday.
“There’s no doubt that Georgia remains the Hollywood of the South,” he said. “We appreciate those who have invested in our state, and respect our values and our way of life.
“This industry has created new opportunities for local business, students and hardworking Georgians.”
Kemp and other Georgia leaders faced pressure from the film and television industry earlier this year after signing the anti-abortion law.
