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Netflix' growing presence in Atlanta's filming scene

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By Jennifer Brett
Sept 14, 2016

Hollywood has pretty much relocated to Atlanta and the rest of Georgia thanks to our state's incredible talent base, diversity of locations - and enticing tax credits. Netflix is growing its presence along with major studio productions and network series.

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"Stranger Things," a creepy retro series starring Winona Ryder, has just announced a second season after its first was met with widespread acclaim.

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Jason Bateman and Cherokee County Sheriffs Lt. Jay Baker.

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