I know it seems like there is someone filming something in Decatur nearly every week. And although it isn’t quite every week, Decatur is still a hot spot for Hollywood. The main attractions to Decatur, and the state of Georgia in general, are the tax credits. The state gives major tax credits to companies who produce films, television shows, and other forms of media here in our home state. But in return for tax credits, those companies bring lots of work to Georgia and add a real boost to our local economy. They hire local location scouts, local set and costume designers, local post-production companies, and give money to our local retailers, restaurants, and hotels.
We have had so many film and television shows filmed here recently that there is now an entire tourism industry based on projects filmed in Georgia. Check out this website that has created tours based on the various film genres filmed in and around Decatur.
The Decatur cemetery is a very popular location to film.
The site points out exactly where and when projects were filmed, and has lovely things to say about our beautiful City. It also notes where current projects are being filmed- do you think they have updated their website yet to mention that the television show, The Originals was here filming on Church Street just yesterday?!
A classic New Orleans funeral procession was being filmed on Church Street. This was the view from my office window!
