Marlon Hyde

6 days ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

Georgia’s business leaders aim to make development more sustainable in the coming years. They are confident that going green will continue to make the state money. James Marlow is the president of Southface, an Atlanta-based organization that advocates for sustainable building and development. He says they have a pretty simple philosophy: sustainability done right equals savings. “It means a better business decision. It means that you’re going to waste less.

1 week ago | thecurrentga.org | Marlon Hyde |Susan Catron

In recent months, Georgia’s film industry has struggled to grab major productions and has been in a slow decline. Since the state beefed up its tax credit in the early 2010s, major-grossing films like those from “The Fast & Furious,” “The Avengers” and “The Hunger Games” series have taken base here. But now, Randy Davidson, CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment, is saying that the Peach State may be facing a distinctive shift in its production output.

1 week ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

In recent months, Georgia’s film industry has struggled to grab major productions and has been in a slow decline. Since the state beefed up its tax credit in the early 2010s, major-grossing films like those from “The Fast & Furious,” “The Avengers” and “The Hunger Games” series have taken base here. But now, Randy Davidson, CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment, is saying that the Peach State may be facing a distinctive shift in its production output.

2 weeks ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

Some of Atlanta’s small businesses say they are struggling to source products and raw materials as the uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff program continues. A press conference last Thursday hosted at Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale Estates brought together small business owners to share how economic uncertainty and increasing costs are impacting their future. Angela Hawkins runs Bamblu, a Black-owned company that sells bedding and pajamas made from bamboo fabric.

2 weeks ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

The 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival is officially underway as the local film industry is going through what some are calling a slowdown. Running until May 4, the festival attracts more than 25,000 attendees through its programming, which includes screenings and events. “The Atlanta Film Festival, this year especially, is showcasing and putting up front the incredible talent that has always come out of Georgia,” Chris Escobar, the executive director of the Atlanta Film Society says.