According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, there are currently 26 movies and TV shows being filmed in the Peach State. However, the CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment says Georgia may be facing a “distinctive shift in its film production output.” This comes as President Trump recently proposed a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States. WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde discusses his latest reporting on Georgia’s film industry, Georgia’s film tax incentive and the actions some filmmakers are taking.

 

Plus, from Dubai to the United States, Sumayyah Yoonas, a 2025 Georgia Gwinnett College graduate, once had dreams of becoming a doctor. But that desire changed during the pandemic. For “Closer Look’s” Class of 2025 graduation series, Yoonas shares the many events leading to a degree in middle school education.

According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, <a href="https://georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment/georgia-film-tv-production/now-filming-georgia">there are currently 26 movies and TV shows</a> being filmed in the Peach State. However, the CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment says Georgia may be facing a &ldquo;distinctive shift in its film production output.&rdquo; This comes as President Trump recently proposed a 100% tariff on films&nbsp;produced outside the United States. WABE business reporter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/marlon-hyde/">Marlon Hyde</a> discusses his <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-entertainments-ceo-says-large-productions-filming-in-the-state-is-slowing-down/">latest reporting on Georgia&rsquo;s film industry</a>, <a href="https://georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment/georgia-film-tv-production/production-incentives">Georgia&rsquo;s film tax incentive</a> and the actions some filmmakers are taking.
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Plus, from Dubai to the United States, <a href="https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/her-best-shot-ggc-education-graduate-found-her-calling-taking-care-of-teachers-during-covid">Sumayyah Yoonas</a>, a 2025 Georgia Gwinnett College graduate, once had dreams of becoming a doctor. But that desire changed during the pandemic. For &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; <a href="https://www.wabe.org/closer-look-graduation-series-2025/">Class of 2025 graduation series</a>, Yoonas shares the many events leading to a degree in middle school education.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.