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Senate Resolution 280
By: Senators Beach of the 21st, Summers of the 13th, Brass of the 6th, Bearden of the 30th,
Williams of the 25th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) and recognizing
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February 28, 2025, as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) is dedicated to3
promoting and supporting Georgia's thriving entertainment and tourism industries, which4
significantly contribute to the state's economy, culture, and global reputation; and5
WHEREAS, Georgia has become a leading destination for film, television, music, digital6
media, and live entertainment production, generating billions of dollars in economic impact7
and creating thousands of jobs across the state; and8
WHEREAS, the state's diverse landscapes, historic sites, world-class production facilities,9
and skilled workforce have positioned Georgia as a premier location for10
entertainment-related tourism, drawing visitors from around the world to experience its rich11
cultural heritage and cinematic attractions; and12
WHEREAS, ETAG plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration among industry leaders,13
local businesses, and government officials to ensure continued growth and sustainability in14
Georgia's entertainment tourism sector; and15
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WHEREAS, the organization actively promotes initiatives that enhance the visibility of
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Georgia's entertainment attractions, advocate for policies that support the industry, and17
provide educational resources for aspiring professionals in the field; and18
WHEREAS, the economic impact of the state's entertainment tourism industry is significant,19
and ETAG is working with industry partners to create an economic impact calculator for this20
robust industry; in addition, ETAG is building a network so that Georgia communities, large21
and small, have the opportunity to benefit from entertainment tourism; and22
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize the contributions of ETAG and to celebrate23
its efforts in strengthening Georgia's status as a top destination for entertainment tourism.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25
commend the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) for its dedication to26
advancing the entertainment and tourism industries in Georgia and recognize February 28,27
2025, as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Entertainment30
Tourism Alliance of Georgia.31
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