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Bean counters give Georgia’s film tax credit a mixed review

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is doing a better job documenting the economic impact of the state’s film tax credit, according to a follow-up review. But the General Assembly has not acted to cap the credit to control its growth, as a 2020 audit had recommended. Georgia has become a filmmaking center since lawmakers […]

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Here’s What Happened at the Final Debate Between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams

Abortion and guns took up much of the time Sunday night in the second and final debate of the fall campaign between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams. Abrams vowed to repeal the “heartbeat bill” if she is elected governor. The legislation, which the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed three years ago, bans […]

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Haunting History: Savannah Dark History Tour serves up frights through facts, not fiction

Attorney by day, historical tour guide by night, Brandon Carter eschews ghost stories in favor of “things that actually happened” throughout Savannah’s morbid history. GPB’s Benjamin Payne reports. When Brandon Carter moved to Savannah a few years ago, he thought his tour guide days were behind him. The former National Park Service ranger led historical […]

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Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta book festival returns with Hollywood royalty

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta announces the official lineup of authors confirmed for the 31st Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA taking place from Nov. 3 through 19. This year’s festival boasts an impressive schedule of events and features some of the world’s most recognizable personalities and local authors representing a […]

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