House study committee seeks to expand minority participation
in film industry

State lawmakers will explore ways to encourage minority participation in Georgia’s film and television production industry with the appointment of a new House study committee.

Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film & Television Production Industry:

• Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas – Chair (D-Atlanta)
• Rep. Patty Bentley (D-Butler)
• Rep. James Beverly (D-Macon)
• Rep. Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers)
• Rep. Brett Harrell (R-Snellville)
• Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus)
• Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Savannah)

The study committee was created by House Resolution 1577.