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Podcast: Things to do in Atlanta for film fanatics

Plaza Theatre in Atlanta November 10, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
Plaza Theatre in Atlanta November 10, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
By Bria Felicien
April 25, 2019

Georgia has been dubbed the Hollywood of the South. After all, there are currently 105 active or upcoming productions in metro Atlanta area. In this episode, AJC freelancer Toby Adeyemi shares the top five places for film fanatics to visit, whether you’re interested in movie or TV sets, finding the best places to watch films or have an interest in film history.

Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Snellville Days Festival and the Shaky Knees Festival.

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