{"id":240694,"date":"2026-01-05T06:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=240694"},"modified":"2026-01-05T06:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:52:06","slug":"georgia-filming-locations-star-in-final-season-of-stranger-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=240694","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Filming Locations Star in Final Season of &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The fifth and final season of Netflix&#8217;s hit show &#8220;Stranger Things&#8221; showcases several Georgia locations that bring the fictional town of Hawkins to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Happening:<\/strong> The popular sci-fi series, which just released its final season, continues its tradition of filming primarily in Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jackson, Georgia serves as the main backdrop for the fictional Hawkins, Indiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several new locations appear in Season 5, including a custom-built radio station and historic mansions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Important:<\/strong> While the show relies heavily on special effects, many scenes take place in real Georgia communities that fans can visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filming Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jackson, Georgia<\/strong> stands in for the fictional town of Hawkins. With about 5,000 residents, this small town provides the quintessential small-town American backdrop. The downtown area, local furniture store, and Butts County Probate Court all appear in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rome, Georgia<\/strong> is home to the Victorian mansion known as the Creel House in the show. Built in 1882, the privately-owned home called Claremont House was used for both interior and exterior filming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chattahoochee Hills<\/strong> houses the custom-built WSQK 94.5FM radio station (nicknamed &#8220;The Squawk&#8221;), which plays a significant role in the final season. The production team constructed this art deco building specifically for the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stone Mountain<\/strong> returns in Season 5, featuring the Turnbow Mansion. This estate provides a contrast to the small-town setting with its grand interiors and extensive grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brooks, Georgia<\/strong> contributes a working farm that serves as one of the season&#8217;s key locations, offering panoramic rural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brookhaven<\/strong> is home to Oglethorpe University, whose castle-like campus appears in storylines involving Dustin&#8217;s college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lavista Park<\/strong> features the Tara Cinema, a vintage single-screen theater used for scenes between characters Lucas and Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norcross<\/strong> is where fans can find Dominick&#8217;s Italian restaurant, which appears in the show as &#8220;Enzo&#8217;s,&#8221; a significant location for characters Joyce and Hopper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By the Numbers:<\/strong> The show has filmed in Georgia since its first season in 2016, contributing to the state&#8217;s $4.4 billion film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fifth and final season of Netflix&#8217;s hit show &#8220;Stranger Things&#8221; showcases several Georgia locations that bring the fictional town of Hawkins to life. What&#8217;s Happening: The popular sci-fi series, which just released its final season, continues its tradition of filming primarily in Georgia. 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