Atlanta, GA - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp toured Pinewood Studios, met with students at the Georgia Film Academy, and spoke with film industry leaders in Fayetteville, Georgia. Pinewood Atlanta Studios is the second largest studio production facility in North America.

"The television and film industry employs thousands of hardworking Georgians and generates economic opportunity in every corner of our great state," said Governor Kemp. "I truly appreciate the investments made by industry leaders - like those here at Pinewood and the Georgia Film Academy - and their commitment to growing their operations and output in the Peach State.

"Georgia remains a top state for business because of our diverse economy and highly skilled workforce. Going forward, I will continue to advance policies that empower job creators and encourage investment in our state. We will focus on workforce development so hardworking Georgians are ready to meet the demands of a 21st century economy."

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