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We have been receiving many inquiries regarding the proposed film studio project here in Fayette County and potential work related to both construction and operations. Please follow the link to learn more:

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Fayette Has Lowest Cost Of Living in Metro-Atlanta According To National Report

May 24, 2013 -- by Matt Forshee

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The 1st Quarter 2013 data from the C2ER Cost of Living Index shows Fayette County’s Composite Index is 96.5, 3.5 percent below the national average of 100. There were 302 communities across the United States which participated in the 1st Qua...
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Fayette Schools Post Highest Graduation Rate Growth in Metro Atlanta

May 22, 2013 -- by FCDA

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In a document released yesterday by the Georgia Department of Education, Fayette County Schools had the highest percentage increase in overall 2012 high school graduation rates of all metro-Atlanta school systems, rising 7.30 percentage points to ...
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Film Project to Close Redwine Road on Friday

May 22, 2013 -- by FCDA

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According to news reports, a remake of the 1981 Brooke Shields film “Endless Love” will be filming on Redwine Road on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 2am to midnight, with principle photography expected from 7 am to 7:30 pm. The project star...
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Calpis America Breaks Ground on $20M Manufacturing and HQ Facility

May 17, 2013 -- by FCDA

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Calpis America, Inc., in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Fayette County Development Authority, celebrated its announced location to Georgia with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the site ...
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UK's Pinewood Studios announces new studio in Fayette County

Apr 29, 2013 -- by FCDA

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Pinewood Studios Group, in partnership with the Fayette County Development Authority, announced the location of a full service film and entertainment studio complex, initially comprised of five sound stages on 288 acres in Fayetteville, Georgia US...
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Film Studio Update

Apr 18, 2013 -- by FCDA

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We have been receiving many inquiries regarding the proposed Pinewood Studios Atlanta film studio project here in Fayette County. Contractors – Work on the site development should be starting soon. If you are interested in bidding on design/...
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Rep. Ramsey Introduces Job Tax Credit Bill to Spur Economic Development for Local Georgia Businesses

Feb 14, 2013 -- by FCDA

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During this legislative session, Representative Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) introduced House Bill 186, Income Tax Credit for Businesses that create jobs. H.B. 186 is an economic development job tax credit bill that will increase job tax credit...
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"Celtic Woman" and economic development

Feb 11, 2013 -- by Matt Forshee

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Well known for their music concerts on PBS and in mega-venues around the world, the singing group Celtic Woman has dazzled audiences with their mixture of pop and traditional Irish music. Lisa Kelly was one of those Celtic Women for seven years. N...
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Japanese Manufacturer to Open Biotech Facility in Peachtree City

Feb 08, 2013 -- by FCDA

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Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Calpis America Inc. has selected Peachtree City for its U.S. headquarters and first manufacturing operation. The company will invest $20 million and create 42 jobs in its first year of operations. “As the No. ...
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Investment Group To Develop Major Film Production Center in Fayette

Feb 06, 2013 -- by FCDA

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Rivers Rock, LLC, representing a group of Atlanta-area investors, announced today that it has filed development documents with the Fayette County Board of Commissioners to build what would be the largest film production complex in metro Atlanta on...
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