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Tyler Perry reflects on new highway sign leading to his studio - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Tyler Perry reflects on new highway sign leading to his studio - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Atlanta Business Chronicle — Tyler Perry's rags to riches story reached a new height as the mogul shared a newly updated highway sign.

A Look at the TV Shows and Movies Currently in Production

A Look at the TV Shows and Movies Currently in Production

Peach Pop 5 — Georgia has long been a hub for film and television production, with its diverse landscapes, tax incentives, and state-of-the-art facilities attracting filmmakers from around the world. Let's take a peek behind the scenes at the exciting projects currently underway in the Peach State.

Lana Del Rey dines at Quavo's swanky Atlanta restaurant V12 - Peach Pop 5!

Lana Del Rey dines at Quavo's swanky Atlanta restaurant V12 - Peach Pop 5!

Peach Pop 5 — Singer Lana Del Rey painted the town red with Atlanta's very own Quavo at his newest venture V12, a swanky sports bar and restaurant in the heart of the downtown. Before signing autographs for adoring fans waiting outside the V12's popular location across from the Varsity, Lana Del Rey posed it up with Quavo's partners slash celebrated restaurateurs Vincent and Kelan Watson.

Robin Thede Gives Whoopi Goldberg Her Flowers On 'The View'

Robin Thede Gives Whoopi Goldberg Her Flowers On 'The View'

MadameNoire — Robin Thede fought back tears when she told Goldberg how much she idolized the veteran comedienne on "The View."

Family holds vigil as police continue investigation in brutal murder at Piedmont Park

Family holds vigil as police continue investigation in brutal murder at Piedmont Park

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Janness was found stabbed to death Wednesday morning, hours after Piedmont Park had closed.

Georgia Film & TV announces blockbuster year despite pandemic's impact on production

Georgia Film & TV announces blockbuster year despite pandemic's impact on production

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Last week, Georgia-lensed productions earned 62 Emmy Award nominations from the Television Academy.

'Finally' | Phylicia Rashad reacts to Bill Cosby's overturned sex assault conviction

'Finally' | Phylicia Rashad reacts to Bill Cosby's overturned sex assault conviction

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Bill Cosby's former on screen wife, Phylicia Rashad, went to social media to react to the star's overturned sex assault conviction moments after the news broke.

Metro Atlanta woman beats cancer, leaves corporate job to pursue passion of opening meal service ...

Metro Atlanta woman beats cancer, leaves corporate job to pursue passion of opening meal service ...

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Jessica Stembridge, owner of Dinnertime Delivered, said it brings her joy to cater to families with a good balance of healthy friendly food.

'A very smart kid' | Mother describes Chattahoochee River drowning victim

'A very smart kid' | Mother describes Chattahoochee River drowning victim

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The drowning victim has been identified as 17-year-old Jake Whatley. 11Alive's Kaitlyn Ross spoke with his mother Nim Whatley, late Wednesday morning.

Powder Springs teen gifted car after weeks of walking miles to work after school

Powder Springs teen gifted car after weeks of walking miles to work after school

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Jayden Sutton's advice to teens who may be facing obstacles is to keep going!

First look: Georgia-filmed 'The Tomorrow War' official trailer released

First look: Georgia-filmed 'The Tomorrow War' official trailer released

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — "The Tomorrow War", starring Chris Pratt, is set during a global war against a deadly alien species, and was filmed throughout Georgia before the pandemic.

Actor Eric Andre : Police used 'racial profiling tactics' at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

Actor Eric Andre : Police used 'racial profiling tactics' at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Andre went back to Twitter citing that he hopes the department "owned up" to the incident.

Activist on Chauvin trial guilty verdict: 'There's a George Floyd in every town'

Activist on Chauvin trial guilty verdict: 'There's a George Floyd in every town'

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Dozens of activists came to a mural located in downtown Atlanta not knowing the outcome of the verdict, but the plan was to march in solidarity no matter what.

'Cobra Kai' mansion in Marietta hits the market for $2.6 million

'Cobra Kai' mansion in Marietta hits the market for $2.6 million

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The dream home, where the LaRusso family lives on the series, is actually in Marietta, Georgia and not the show's location of Encino, California.

Shaq pays for Georgia man's engagement ring in random act of kindness

Shaq pays for Georgia man's engagement ring in random act of kindness

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — During a recent edition of NBA on TNT, O'Neal revealed just a tad of the back story behind the now viral moment.

Woman 'blessed' to be alive moments after tornado hits, home buried under trees in Newnan, Georgi...

Woman 'blessed' to be alive moments after tornado hits, home buried under trees in Newnan, Georgi...

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The powerful winds and rain from a destructive tornado that hit Newnan, Georgia, are still fresh in the memory of Vernita White, whose home was buried under trees.

How Atlanta transformed into fictional country of Zamunda for 'Coming 2 America'

How Atlanta transformed into fictional country of Zamunda for 'Coming 2 America'

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — Producers counted on Georgia to create the sequel that took 30 years to return to screens.

The 'Ozark' Effect | Why the hit Netflix series will make a lasting impact in Georgia beyond its ...

The 'Ozark' Effect | Why the hit Netflix series will make a lasting impact in Georgia beyond its ...

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The show's star and executive producer, Jason Bateman, is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama at this year's Golden Globes.

The 'Ozark' Effect | Why the hit Netflix series will make a lasting impact in Georgia beyond its ...

The 'Ozark' Effect | Why the hit Netflix series will make a lasting impact in Georgia beyond its ...

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The show's star and executive producer, Jason Bateman, is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama at this year's Golden Globes.

'Hire me, Tyler Perry': Woman spends rent money on billboard

'Hire me, Tyler Perry': Woman spends rent money on billboard

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — The Edision, NJ native says she spent a little over $2,000 on the large signs that read 'Attention Mr. Perry, Racquel Bailey is your next leading lady.'

VIDEO: Color blind student sees for the very first time during class

VIDEO: Color blind student sees for the very first time during class

WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) — HENRY COUNTY - The gift of the holiday season came early for one Henry County high school student. An incredible act of kindness by a teacher and the student's fellow classmates proved to be a holiday gift that this class of 2017 senior will never forget.

Judge orders Nick Gordon to pay $36 million to Bobbi Kristina's family

Judge orders Nick Gordon to pay $36 million to Bobbi Kristina's family

USA Today — He failed to show up in wrongful death lawsuit so he loses, with $36 million as the price.