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The '''Georgia Department of Economic Development''' (GDEcD) is a department of the [[Georgia (U.S. state)| |
The '''Georgia Department of Economic Development''' ('''GDEcD''') is a department of the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States. The GDEcD is responsible for managing resources to attract new business investments to Georgia, expand Georgia's existing industries and businesses, locate new markets for Georgian products, and promote and fund [[entertainment]] projects produced in the state. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce,<ref name="a" /> the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor [[Herman Talmadge]] appointed the first five-member board<ref name="b" /> under the [[Official Code of Georgia]] |
Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce,<ref name="a" /> the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor [[Herman Talmadge]] appointed the first five-member board<ref name="b" /> under the [[Official Code of Georgia Annotated]] sections 50-7-1 through 50-7-41.<ref name="c" /> George C. Gaines served as the first commissioner.<ref name="b" /> |
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== Leadership == |
== Leadership == |
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Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development by Governor [[Nathan Deal]]<ref name="e" /> in November 2016.<ref name="d" /> As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries.<ref name="d" /> [[Christopher M. Carr]] served as Commissioner from November 2013 until his appointment as state Attorney General in November 2016. |
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== Key resources== |
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Commissioner Carr brings to the agency a wealth of knowledge and intergovernmental relationships developed during his most recent role as Chief of Staff for Georgia Senator [[Johnny Isakson]].<ref name="d" /> |
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== Key Resources== |
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* Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small business |
* Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small business |
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* Developing new domestic and international markets |
* Developing new domestic and international markets |
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* Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development |
* Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development |
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== Agency |
== Agency organization == |
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into seven distinct divisions: Global Commerce; International Trade; Workforce; the Georgia Centers of Innovation; Tourism; Film, Music & Digital Entertainment and the Georgia Council for the Arts. |
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into seven distinct divisions: Global Commerce; International Trade; Workforce; the Georgia Centers of Innovation; Tourism; Film, Music & Digital Entertainment and the Georgia Council for the Arts. |
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These seven divisions are supported by an Administration division and a Marketing and Communications division. |
These seven divisions are supported by an Administration division and a Marketing and Communications division. Learn more about the department at Georgia.org. |
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=== Global Commerce Division === |
=== Global Commerce Division === |
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The Georgia Department of Economic |
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division assists businesses with an interest in growing or locating in the state by coordinating a variety of services that include site location, employee training, market research and export assistance and consultation. In FY2012, assistance from the Global Commerce division led to 403 announced projects and nearly $6B in investment. |
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==== Entrepreneur & Small Business Development ==== |
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With 97 percent of all Georgia businesses classified as small business, the Global Commerce division also supports this sector through several approaches such as providing direct company relationships, resource awareness, B2B opportunities and local-level business development. |
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With 97% of all Georgia businesses classified as small businesses, GDEcD supports this sector through several approaches such as direct company relationships, resource awareness, B-2-B opportunities and local-level business development.<ref name="g" /> |
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The digital entertainment branch of the Global Commerce division houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation and interactive entertainment. Currently, more than 80 digital media businesses operate in the state, including 60 game businesses. Georgia’s video game workforce is benefited by 15 of the state’s colleges and universities offering video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/interactive-entertainment-emerging-media/|website=Digital Entertainment}}</ref> |
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=== International Trade Division === |
=== International Trade Division === |
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The Georgia Department of Economic |
The Georgia Department of Economic Development International Trade Division works closely with companies in Georgia that are looking for global markets and with international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners.<ref name="h" /> |
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GDEcD has international representation in 11 markets including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom. |
GDEcD has international representation in 11 markets including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom.<ref name="i" /> |
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==== Centers of Innovation ==== |
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In 2014, the International Trade division received a second “E Star” Award, the nation’s highest honor for excellence in providing export programs and services.<ref>{{cite web|title=GDEcD’s International Trade Division Receives Second “E Star” Award|url=http://www.georgia.org/newsroom/press-releases/gdecds-international-trade-division-receives-second-e-star-award/}}</ref> |
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The Centers of Innovation (COI) is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies. |
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The COI program is composed of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman. |
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=== Workforce Division === |
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce division, previously known as the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, was created in August 2006 to administer the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds under the leadership of the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) and ultimately to improve the quality of job training and marketability of Georgia’s workforce for the economic growth of the state. |
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Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.<ref name="j" /> |
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While the Workforce division’s primary responsibility is managing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) under the leadership of the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) – the office is also focused on the broader mission of ensuring that education and training in Georgia is geared toward in-demand jobs. |
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==== Georgia Allies ==== |
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At a local level, the Workforce Division provides WIA funds and technical assistance to the 19 Local Workforce Investment Areas across the state. WIA funds are allotted to dislocated workers, low-income adults and youth and administered specifically through services geared toward helping disadvantaged citizens obtain meaningful employment. The Workforce division’s involvement includes providing mandatory statewide activities and tools, such as a case management system and programmatic and financial monitoring, which is completed annually for each area. |
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Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations.<ref name="l" /> |
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In addition, through WIA funds and other grants also administered through the Workforce division, the office leads several macro-level programs and initiatives that improve our state workforce development system as a whole. These initiatives include the Go Build Georgia program, the Operation:Workforce program, Rapid Response services and ex-offender initiatives. <ref>{{cite web|title=Go Build Georgia|url=http://www.georgia.org/competitive-advantages/workforce-division/programs-initiatives/go-build-georgia/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Operation:Workforce|url=http://www.operationworkforce.com/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rapid Response|url=http://www.georgia.org/competitive-advantages/workforce-division/rapid-response/}}</ref> |
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=== Centers of Innovation Division === |
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The Georgia Centers of Innovation (COI) provide more than 4,000 customers each year the technical industry expertise, collaborative research and partnerships to help the state’s strategic industries connect, compete and grow globally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Georgia Centers of Innovation|url=http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/}}</ref> |
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This includes: |
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* Access to university level research and development |
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* Product commercialization |
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* Industry specific business counsel |
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* Matching research grants for qualified companies |
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* Networking opportunities |
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* Connecting clients to potential investor networks |
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The COI division is composed of six centers that focus on agribusiness, aerospace, energy technology, information technology, logistics and manufacturing industries. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman, each center provides statewide strategic industry expertise and offers a complete source of information.<ref name="j" /> |
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=== Tourism Division === |
=== Tourism Division === |
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps |
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps individual visitors and groups discover Georgia's vacation options and helps them to plan their stay. Through its network of regional and international representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in drawing potential travelers to their areas.<ref name="m" /> |
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The state's tourism industry employs more than 400,000 people<ref name="f" /> creating a total economic impact of more than $52 billion annually.<ref name="m" /> |
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The state operates 11 Visitor Information Centers that are located on major travel arteries in Augusta, Columbus, Kingsland, Lavonia, Plains, Ringgold, Savannah, Tallapoosa, Valdosta, West Point and Sylvania. The Visitor Information Centers welcome more than 14 million guests each year and provide travel brochures, travel tips and other trip-planning assistance. <ref>{{cite web|title=Georgia Visitor Information Centers|url=http://www.exploregeorgia.org/visitor-information-centers}}</ref> |
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The state’s tourism industry employs more than 411,000 people creating a total economic impact of more than $53.6 billion annually. |
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* Promote Georgia as a travel destination |
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* Providing of advice on research, public relations, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics |
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==== Available Resources ==== |
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* Development of the state's consumer tourism website. |
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* Promote Georgia as a premier travel destination |
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* Responsible for the state's official Travel Guide, Georgia Golf Guide, Calendar of Events, Kids Guide and African American Heritage Guide |
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* Provide tourism industry partners with resources including on research, public relations/media opportunities, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics |
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* Operation of international offices, building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides |
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* Development of the state's consumer tourism website, www.ExploreGeorgia.org |
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* Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state's 11 Visitor Information Centers<ref name="m" /> |
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* Responsible for the state’s official Travel Guide |
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* Maintaining international representation in Germany (includes Austria and Switzerland) and the U.K. (includes Ireland), building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides |
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* Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state’s 11 Visitor Information Centers |
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==== Music ==== |
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Recently moved to the tourism division, the music office oversees statewide efforts to promote Georgia's music industry. From the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which has earned 27 Grammy® Awards, to trend-setting beatmakers and chart-topping country artists, the sound of Georgia is one of diversity and global influence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Industry|url=http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/}}</ref> A 2011 study commissioned by Georgia Music Partners found that the music industry in Georgia generated a $3.77 billion economic impact and supported 19,955 jobs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Georgia Music Business Economic Impact Study|url=http://www.georgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Georgia-Music-Business-Economic-Impact-Study2011.pdf}}</ref> |
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=== Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division === |
=== Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division === |
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Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music and digital media industries. |
Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music, and digital media industries. |
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Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.<ref name="o" /> |
Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.<ref name="o" /> |
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In FY2012, a $879.8 million total investment was placed into the Georgia entertainment industry creating a $3.1 billion economic impact, a 29% increase over the previous fiscal year.<ref name="f" /> |
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In FY14, productions spent $1.4 billion in Georgia creating a $5.1 billion economic impact.<ref name="f" /><ref>{{cite web|title=FILM INDUSTRY GENERATES $5.1 BILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT|url=http://www.georgia.org/newsroom/press-releases/film-industry-generates-5-1-billion-economic-impact/}}</ref> |
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==== Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act ==== |
==== Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act ==== |
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On May 12, 2008, Governor [[Sonny Perdue]] signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation. |
On May 12, 2008, Governor [[Sonny Perdue]] signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials, and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation.<ref name="p" /> |
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==== Film and television ==== |
==== Film and television ==== |
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{{See also|Film industry in Georgia (U.S. state)}} |
{{See also|Film industry in Georgia (U.S. state)}} |
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During FY2012, GDEcD led more than 100 feature films and television series, movies, specials, pilots, and episodes produced in Georgia, ranking the state number one in the Southeast and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions.<ref name="f" /> |
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The Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division has helped secure Georgia as the location of choice for over 700 film and television productions.<ref name="q" /> Some of the most notable films shot in Georgia include:<ref name="q" />{{See also|Category:Films set in Georgia (U.S. state)|l1=Films set in Georgia|Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)|l2=Films shot in Georgia|Category:Films set in Atlanta|l3=Films set in Atlanta|Category:Films shot in Atlanta|l4=Films shot in Atlanta}} |
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* ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' |
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* ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' |
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* ''[[Beauty Shop]]'' |
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* ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]'' |
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* ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]'' |
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* ''[[Deliverance]]'' |
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* ''[[Driving Miss Daisy]]'' |
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* ''[[Dumb & Dumberer]]'' |
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* ''[[Forrest Gump]]'' |
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* ''[[Freaky (film)|Freaky]]'' |
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* ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes (film)|Fried Green Tomatoes]]'' |
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* ''[[Get Low (film)|Get Low]]'' |
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* ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' |
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* ''[[Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil]]'' |
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* ''[[My Cousin Vinny]]'' |
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* ''[[Not Without My Daughter (film)|Not Without My Daughter]]'' |
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* ''[[Road Trip (2000 film)|Road Trip]]'' |
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* ''[[Roots (1977 miniseries)|Roots]]'' |
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* ''[[Scream 2]]'' |
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* ''[[Smokey and the Bandit]]'' |
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* ''[[Sweet Home Alabama (film)|Sweet Home Alabama]]'' |
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* ''[[The Big Chill (film)|The Big Chill]]'' |
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* ''[[The Blind Side (film)|The Blind Side]]'' |
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* ''[[The Fighting Temptations]]'' |
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* ''[[The General's Daughter (film)|The General's Daughter]]'' |
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* ''[[The Longest Yard (2005 film)|The Longest Yard]]'' |
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* ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'' |
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* ''[[We Are Marshall]]'' |
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* ''[[We Were Soldiers]]'' |
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* ''[[Zombieland]]'' |
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==== Music ==== |
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Georgia’s growing presence in the film industry has created a huge increase in film-induced tourism. The state’s official site dedicated to film, TV and music travel is ComeTourGeorgia.com, where visitors can search for movie tours, travel tips, photo galleries, articles, festivals and more. |
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The GDEcD Film, Music, & Entertainment Division oversees statewide efforts in Georgia' music industry.<ref name="r" /> |
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The current estimated economic impact of the music industry in Georgia is approaching $2 billion annually. The industry is responsible for maintaining 9,500 jobs and generating $54.3 million in tax revenues.<ref name="t" /> |
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=== Georgia Council for the Arts === |
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Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) was established in 1965 as the Georgia Commission on the Arts with a mission to encourage excellence in the arts, support the arts and make the arts available to all Georgians by providing funding, leadership, programming and other services. Funding for the GCA is provided by appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly, the National Endowment for the Arts and other private and public sources. |
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Major recording artists and producers with Georgia ties:<ref name="t" /> |
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The creative industries in Georgia represent more than 12,000 businesses that employ almost 200,000 people and generate almost $29 billion in annual revenue. <ref>{{cite web|title=Arts Industry in Georgia|url=http://www.georgia.org/industries/arts/}}</ref> |
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* [[Alan Jackson]] |
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* [[Allman Brothers]] |
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* [[Outkast]] |
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* [[B-52s]] |
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* [[Elton John]] |
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* [[James Brown]] |
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* [[Otis Redding]] |
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* [[Ray Charles]] |
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* [[R.E.M.]] |
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* [[John Mayer]] |
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* [[Zac Brown Band]] |
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* [[Indigo Girls]] |
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* [[Ludacris]] |
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* [[Lil Tay]]<ref name="s" /> |
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* [[Lady Antebellum]] |
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* [[Sugarland]] |
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* [[Ciara]] |
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* [[T-Pain]] |
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* [[India.Arie]] |
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* [[Young Jeezy]] |
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* [[Ne-Yo]] |
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* [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] |
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* [[T.I.]] |
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* [[Akon]] |
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* [[Jermaine Dupri]] |
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* [[Jessye Norman]] |
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* [[Toni Braxton]] |
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* [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] |
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* [[Collective Soul]] |
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==== Digital Entertainment ==== |
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The Music & Entertainment Digital Entertainment branch houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation, and interactive entertainment. |
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development maintains other partnerships underneath its umbrella of entities. These specific partnerships strengthen our business ties among the public and private sectors and enhance the department’s overall ability to promote the state’s thriving business climate in the global marketplace. |
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Currently, more than 30 video game businesses operate in the state.<ref name="u" /> Georgia's video game workforce is benefited by 15 of the state's colleges and universities offering video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.<ref name="v" /> |
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==== The Georgia Cancer Coalition ==== |
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The [[Georgia Cancer Coalition]] is an American independent, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the number of cancer deaths in the U.S. state of Georgia. |
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==== Georgia Allies ==== |
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Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations, Georgia Allies builds on the individual initiatives of its members to create larger, more targeted programs that aggressively promote the state’s business development efforts. This unique public-private partnership allows the state to pool resources to increase economic development success in both new business recruitment and existing industry retention.<ref name="l" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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<ref name="a">"Georgia Code Research Tool". State of Georgia. <http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/Default.asp>.</ref> |
<ref name="a">"Georgia Code Research Tool". State of Georgia. <http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/Default.asp>.</ref> |
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<ref name="b">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.</ref> |
<ref name="b">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.</ref> |
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<ref name="e">"Deal nominates new head for Economic Development". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/news-room/deal-nominates-new-head-for-economic-development//>.</ref> |
<ref name="e">"Deal nominates new head for Economic Development". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/news-room/deal-nominates-new-head-for-economic-development//>.</ref> |
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<ref name="f">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''2012 Annual Report''. Atlanta: 2012. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-annual-report/>.</ref> |
<ref name="f">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''2012 Annual Report''. Atlanta: 2012. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-annual-report/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="g">"Small Business Resource Directory". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/small-business-resource-directory/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="h">"International Trade". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/>.</ref> |
<ref name="h">"International Trade". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="i">"International Trade Representatives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/representatives/>.</ref> |
<ref name="i">"International Trade Representatives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/representatives/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="j">"Georgia Centers of Innovation". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/>.</ref> |
<ref name="j">"Georgia Centers of Innovation". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="l">"Georgia Allies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/georgia-allies/>.</ref> |
<ref name="l">"Georgia Allies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/georgia-allies/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="m">"Tourism". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/tourism/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="o">"Entertainment". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/>.</ref> |
<ref name="o">"Entertainment". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="p">"Production Incentives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/production-incentives/>.</ref> |
<ref name="p">"Production Incentives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/production-incentives/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="q">"Most Popular Titles With Location Matching 'Georgia, USA'". IMDb. <https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Georgia,%20USA>.</ref> |
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<ref name="r">Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. ''The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia''. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.</ref> |
<ref name="r">Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. ''The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia''. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.</ref> |
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<ref name="s">Lorenz, Taylor. ''Who is Lil Tay?''. The Atlantic, 2018.<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/05/the-lil-tay-saga-reaches-its-logical-conclusion/561116/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="s">"Music Industry in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="t">"Music Industry in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/>.</ref> |
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<ref name="u">"Game & Digital Media Companies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/game-digital-media-companies/>.</ref> |
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* [http://www.georgia.org/ Georgia.org] |
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* [http://www.georgia.gov/ Georgia.gov] |
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* [http://www.exploregeorgia.org/ Explore Georgia] |
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* [http://www.georgiainnovation.org/ Georgia Centers of Innovation] |
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* [http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/ The New Georgia Encyclopedia] |
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* [http://www.georgiafacts.net/ Georgia Facts] |
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* [http://gov.georgia.gov Governor Nathan Deal] |
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* [http://www.gacce.org/ Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives] |
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* [http://www.gacvb.com/ Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus] |
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 31 October 2024
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| Jurisdiction | Georgia, United States |
| Headquarters | 75 Fifth Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Parent agency | State of Georgia |
| Website | georgia |
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is a department of the state of Georgia, United States. The GDEcD is responsible for managing resources to attract new business investments to Georgia, expand Georgia's existing industries and businesses, locate new markets for Georgian products, and promote and fund entertainment projects produced in the state.
History
[edit]Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce,[1] the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor Herman Talmadge appointed the first five-member board[2] under the Official Code of Georgia Annotated sections 50-7-1 through 50-7-41.[3] George C. Gaines served as the first commissioner.[2]
Leadership
[edit]Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development by Governor Nathan Deal[4] in November 2016.[5] As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries.[5] Christopher M. Carr served as Commissioner from November 2013 until his appointment as state Attorney General in November 2016.
Key resources
[edit]- Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small business
- Developing new domestic and international markets
- Recruiting new business to locate in the state
- Identifying key markets in Georgia for companies specific needs
- Attracting tourists to Georgia
- Promoting the state as a location for film, video, music, digital entertainment projects
- Promoting the state as a top destination for artists and arts events
- Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development
Agency organization
[edit]The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into seven distinct divisions: Global Commerce; International Trade; Workforce; the Georgia Centers of Innovation; Tourism; Film, Music & Digital Entertainment and the Georgia Council for the Arts. These seven divisions are supported by an Administration division and a Marketing and Communications division. Learn more about the department at Georgia.org.
Global Commerce Division
[edit]The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division assists businesses with an interest in growing or locating in the state by coordinating a variety of services that include site location, employee training, market research and export assistance and consultation. In FY2012, assistance from the Global Commerce division led to 403 announced projects and nearly $6B in investment.
Entrepreneur & Small Business Development
[edit]With 97% of all Georgia businesses classified as small businesses, GDEcD supports this sector through several approaches such as direct company relationships, resource awareness, B-2-B opportunities and local-level business development.[6]
International Trade Division
[edit]The Georgia Department of Economic Development International Trade Division works closely with companies in Georgia that are looking for global markets and with international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners.[7]
GDEcD has international representation in 11 markets including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom.[8]
Centers of Innovation
[edit]The Centers of Innovation (COI) is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies.
The COI program is composed of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman.
Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.[9]
Georgia Allies
[edit]Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations.[10]
Tourism Division
[edit]The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps individual visitors and groups discover Georgia's vacation options and helps them to plan their stay. Through its network of regional and international representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in drawing potential travelers to their areas.[11]
The state's tourism industry employs more than 400,000 people[12] creating a total economic impact of more than $52 billion annually.[11]
Specific Services
[edit]- Promote Georgia as a travel destination
- Providing of advice on research, public relations, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics
- Development of the state's consumer tourism website.
- Responsible for the state's official Travel Guide, Georgia Golf Guide, Calendar of Events, Kids Guide and African American Heritage Guide
- Operation of international offices, building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides
- Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state's 11 Visitor Information Centers[11]
Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division
[edit]Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music, and digital media industries.
Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.[13]
In FY2012, a $879.8 million total investment was placed into the Georgia entertainment industry creating a $3.1 billion economic impact, a 29% increase over the previous fiscal year.[12]
Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act
[edit]On May 12, 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials, and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation.[14]
Film and television
[edit]During FY2012, GDEcD led more than 100 feature films and television series, movies, specials, pilots, and episodes produced in Georgia, ranking the state number one in the Southeast and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions.[12]
The Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division has helped secure Georgia as the location of choice for over 700 film and television productions.[15] Some of the most notable films shot in Georgia include:[15]
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Music
[edit]The GDEcD Film, Music, & Entertainment Division oversees statewide efforts in Georgia' music industry.[16]
The current estimated economic impact of the music industry in Georgia is approaching $2 billion annually. The industry is responsible for maintaining 9,500 jobs and generating $54.3 million in tax revenues.[17]
Major recording artists and producers with Georgia ties:[17]
- Alan Jackson
- Allman Brothers
- Outkast
- B-52s
- Elton John
- James Brown
- Otis Redding
- Ray Charles
- R.E.M.
- John Mayer
- Zac Brown Band
- Indigo Girls
- Ludacris
- Lil Tay[18]
- Lady Antebellum
- Sugarland
- Ciara
- T-Pain
- India.Arie
- Young Jeezy
- Ne-Yo
- Usher
- T.I.
- Akon
- Jermaine Dupri
- Jessye Norman
- Toni Braxton
- Bow Wow
- Collective Soul
Digital Entertainment
[edit]The Music & Entertainment Digital Entertainment branch houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation, and interactive entertainment.
Currently, more than 30 video game businesses operate in the state.[19] Georgia's video game workforce is benefited by 15 of the state's colleges and universities offering video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Georgia Code Research Tool". State of Georgia. <http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/Default.asp>.
- ^ a b "Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.
- ^ "Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://www.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,668180,00.html>.
- ^ "Deal nominates new head for Economic Development". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/news-room/deal-nominates-new-head-for-economic-development//>.
- ^ a b "Commissioner Chris Carr". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-commissioner/>.
- ^ "Small Business Resource Directory". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/small-business-resource-directory/>.
- ^ "International Trade". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/>.
- ^ "International Trade Representatives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/representatives/>.
- ^ "Georgia Centers of Innovation". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/>.
- ^ "Georgia Allies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/georgia-allies/>.
- ^ a b c "Tourism". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/tourism/>.
- ^ a b c Georgia Department of Economic Development, 2012 Annual Report. Atlanta: 2012. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-annual-report/>.
- ^ "Entertainment". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/>.
- ^ "Production Incentives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/production-incentives/>.
- ^ a b "Most Popular Titles With Location Matching 'Georgia, USA'". IMDb. <https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Georgia,%20USA>.
- ^ Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.
- ^ a b "Music Industry in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/>.
- ^ Lorenz, Taylor. Who is Lil Tay?. The Atlantic, 2018.<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/05/the-lil-tay-saga-reaches-its-logical-conclusion/561116/>.
- ^ "Game & Digital Media Companies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/game-digital-media-companies/>.
- ^ "Gaming Assets in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/gaming-assets/>.
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