The Gist: Norcross residents near Jimmy Carter and Best Friends roads may have been startled by gunshots yesterday. But police say there is no need to worry, the noises are actually coming from Eagle Rock Studios for filming purposes.

The Gist: Norcross residents near Jimmy Carter and Best Friends roads may have been startled by gunshots yesterday. But police say there is no need to worry, the noises are actually coming from Eagle Rock Studios for filming purposes.

What Happened?: Norcross Police received multiple reports of gunshot-like sounds in the vicinity of Jimmy Carter and Best Friends roads. The department says noises were not actual gunshots, but rather part of filming at Eagle Rock Studios.

By The Numbers:

  • Eagle Rock Studios, one of the largest film production facilities in Georgia, spans over 465,000 square feet.

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The Gist: Norcross residents near Jimmy Carter and Best Friends roads may have been startled by gunshots yesterday. But police say there is no need to worry, the noises are actually coming from Eagle Rock Studios for filming purposes.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.