News

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Kemp extends COVID-19 orders as cases fall in Georgia

August 31, 2020

On August 31, 2020, Governor Kemp extended the two main executive orders that govern Georgia's response to COVID-19.

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Georgia film industry slowly comes back to life

August 21, 2020

Georgia’s film industry is coming back to life.  The state film office and a studio chief tell 11Alive News that newly-launched pre-production on films and TV shows are reviving an industry that all-but died with the start of the pandemic in March.  

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Georgia Ranked No. 1 in Film Production by Business Facilities Magazine

July 30, 2020

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on July 30, 2020 that Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 Film Production Leader by Business Facilities Magazine and prior to the global COVID-19 pandemic, was on pace for another record-setting year. This top ranking is featured in the publication’s annual 2020 Rankings Report.

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Executive Order Summary 07.15.20

July 15, 2020

On July 15, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an executive order addressing Georgia's ongoing public health emergency and furthering the Governor's initiative on "Reviving a Healthy Georgia". 

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Georgia Film, TV, Streaming Production Industry Is Open for Business

June 12, 2020

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that the major motion picture, television, and streaming companies plan to bring back and hire a...

Industry Specific Resources

Funds & Financial Assistance​

• NETFLIX Emergency Support Fund

• I.A.T.S.E Benefit Fund​

• SAG-AFTRA Disaster Fund

• Motion Picture Television Fund

• American Guild of Musical Artists' Relief Fund

• The Producers Guild of America Members Relief Fund
   

Information & Updates

• Georgia Film Academy COVID Compliance Course

• Industry-Wide Labor-Management Saftey Committee Task Force Guidelines

• State of Georgia Film & Television Production Best Practices to Reduce Contagion of COVID-19

• Georgia Film Office COVID-19 Resources

• Columbus Film Commission - COVID-19 Resources

• IATSE Local 479 COVID-19 Updates

• Taylor English Coronavirus Impact Updates

• Georgia Game Developers Association COVID-19 Resources

• Studio Business Continuity under COVID -19 Resource Compilation

• GPP COVID-19 Resources

Georgia Information & Resources

• Reopening the Economy Overview

• Georgia Chamber - COVID-19 Business Update Webpage

• Georgia Department of Economic Development Resources Webpage
   

• FAQs from the GA DOL Regarding Temporary/Partial Covid-19 Related Unemployment Insurance Benefits

• Department of Labor - Unemployment Assistance

  • How to File an Unemployment Claim

  • How Employers File Partial Claims 

  • Employer Filed Claims Desk Aid (including information on multi-claims upload and single entry)

  • Contact Points for Reemployment Service
     

• Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund 

• Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report

• Georgia Department of Public Health’s Volunteer Programs

Federal Information & Resources

• Summary: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

• Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

• Acceptable Use of PPP Funds

• Employer Rights in Screening Employees for COVID-19 and Protecting Other Employees and the Public

• Overview of Federal Stimulus Package Phase 1, 2, & 3

• Summary: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program

• Small Business Guidance Overview​​​

• SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application & Instructions

• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Application & Instructions

• U.S. Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act 

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

• COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employers

past call recordings & webinars  

• Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Roundtable ft. Georgia's Film, TV & Digital Entertainment Industry

• Georgia Chamber Virtual Town Hall Series Ft. Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston

• Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Town Hall Featuring Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan

• Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Town Hall Featuring Senator Kelly Loeffler

• Virtual Conference Call with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

• Virtual Conference Call with Insurance Safety Fire Commissioner John King

• Virtual Conference Call with Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black

• Virtual Conference Call with Attorney General Chris Carr

• Virtual Conference Call with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Small Business Administration

• Virtual Conference Call with Georgia Superintendent of Public Schools Richard Woods

• Virtual Conference Call with Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler

• Virtual Conference Call with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)