• Here Are The Atlanta Movie Production Codes For 2020

    Here Are The Atlanta Movie Production Codes For 2024

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    TV and movie productions are once again ramping up in Atlanta, Georgia.

    This guide will show you the production codes for films and TV series currently filming as well as those that have just wrapped.

    The past year featured many great productions and you might have missed some of the production codes.

    In Atlanta, it’s become a common sight to see movie signs and production codes in this neighborhood and the next. That’s because there are are so many movies being filmed here that it’s hard to keep count. Today, you can even make your own movie here.

    With so many movies being produced in Atlanta, including what’s happening at Tyler Perry Studios productions, you might want to know what are the production codes for movies in Atlanta.

    Atlanta TV / Movie Production Codes For 2024

    • ACE — Superman
    • ARB — Cobra Kai
    • BIB1 — Beauty in Black
    • Betty — Will Trent
    • BHS – Unreasonable Doubt
    • CANON – Moana
    • King Street — Tulsa King
    • Lost — Found
    • Mud Dauber – Tea Cup
    • Stranger Things
    • MHS — The English Teacher
    • PKUP — The Pickup
    • SW — The Electric State
    • SM4 — Sweet Magnolias
    • MDH — Fight Night
    • NBRS — Flowervale Street (Neighbors)
    • Oops, All Berries (OAB) — Thunderbolts
    • TML — Tell Me Lies

    Atlanta TV / Movie Production Codes For 2023

    Movies use production codes as part of the film process. They also serve as a way to get some filming done without being inundated with movie fans.

    When it comes to the TV shows and movies being made in Atlanta,  here are some of the movie production codes we’ve been able to gather.

    • 420 — “Pretty Stoned”
    • 828 — “The Game”
    • Oops, All Berries — “Marvel’s Thundercats”
    • AJ – “Average Joe”
    • AMSO – “American Soul”
    • B4 – “Brockmire”
    • BS — “Blue Sky”
    • BRAT — “Gotham Knights”
    • CLE — “White Noise”
    • CROSSEYE/EYE5 – “Dynasty”
    • DPW — “Decendants/The Pocket Watch”
    • HATPC — “Harold and the Purple Crayon”
    • HR — The Family Plan — “Holiday Road”
    • INN – The Innocent
    • TCP — The Color Purple
    • SNT — Black Mafia Family
    • FLOSS — P-Valley
    • ‘FLOTUS’ – The First Lady
    • TML – Tell Me Lies
    • GRANT – “Dome Patrol”
    • GAMU – BET’s “The Quad”
    • GS4 — “Genius: MLK/Malcolm X”
    • GSM — Reptile
    • LLC — “Agatha: Coven of Chaos”
    • NB1 — Queens
    • OJ — Ordinary Joe
    • OL — Outlaws
    • OTCU — On the Come Up
    • OWAAP — On a Wing and a Prayer
    • HHH – “House on Haunted Hill”
    • PERFECT IMPRINTS – “Blade”
    • TOGS – “The Originals”
    • COLIN – “First Man”
    • JR — Haunted Mansion
    •  UFI – “Boy, Erased”
    • MCFLY – “Slutty Teenage Bounty Hunters”
    • MEA – “Red One”
    • PAX — “Manhunt”
    • PTV – “Boomerang”
    • Road Trip — Civil War
    • VERITAS – “Trial By Fire”
    • Samuel — Brothers
    • SOW — Steve on Watch
    • SS3 – “Scream”
    • STR — (Blue Sign) –Staircase
    • STR — (Yellow sign) — Strays
    • SF — The Walking Dead
    • SM — “Sweet Magnolias”
    • STEPS — Uglies
    • STORMWIND – “The Electric State”
    • SIGN – “Black Lightning”
    • Thirsty — Candy
    • TS — “The Stenographer”
    • TWY – The Wonder Years
    • SUP – “Step Up: High Water”
    • SF – ” The Walking Dead”
    • TR – “The Resident”
    • Whistler — Whistler Camp”
    • WINNIE — “Project Artemis”
    • WP — “Wolf Pack”
    • ZOLTAR — “The Big Door Prize”

    What Is The Purpose of Production Codes?

    You may be wondering what the purpose of production codes are? They are two-fold:

    For one, the production code serves as nothing more than a working title. As an example, a movie about The Hulk may be called “Green” or “Green Guy.”

    On the other hand, such a movie may get a production code simple for identification purposes as the film’s creators finalize a title.

    Atlanta has become a $9.5 billion movie industry in recent years and has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state enacted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.

    Many local filmmakers are buying their own equipment and shooting films throughout Georgia.

    What Films Are Being Filmed In Atlanta Right Now?

    Here are the movies being filmed in Atlanta, Georgia right now.

    One of the mainstays of movie production here is Netflix, which is perennially producing series for the streaming service. Here are just SOME of the Netflix movies filmed in Atlanta:

    Here’s a look at some of the best Netflix movies filmed in Atlanta.

    Up next: How to be a screenwriter in Georgia

    There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.

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    Mea Culpa: What To Know About The Tyler Perry Drama

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    Atlanta movie king Tyler Perry is back with another drama for your streaming pleasure, on Netflix to be exact. He and the stars of the movie recently attended a screening in New York.

    The film, which begins streaming on Feb. 23, 2024, centers on an overconfident criminal defense attorney that, in his desire to make it to the top of a law firm, takes on a murder case of an artist.

    If you’re a Tyler Perry fan, keep reading. This article is going to tell you all you need to know about Mea Culpa.

    Where Was Mea Culpa Filmed?

    Mea Culpa was filmed at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta. The studio is the home of all of Perry’s productions as well as where he films his projects with Netflix, Amazon Studios and BET+.

    The casting calls for Mea Culpa went out June 2023, with several extras and actors cast from the surrounding area.

    What Is Mea Culpa About?

    Mea Culpa is one part steamy thriller, one part murder mystery. When criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (played by Kelly Rowland) agrees to represent artist Zyair Malloy (played by Trevante Rhodes) in a murder case, she quickly realizes that the truth is far from clear-cut.

    As she delves deeper into the case, trying to unravel the innocence or guilt of her enigmatic and alluring client, she discovers that everyone involved is harboring secrets.

    Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa delves into the consequences of unchecked desire, where passions ignite and danger lurks around every corner.

    Who Are the Cast Members in Mea Culpa?

    The cast of Mea Culpa includes the following actors:

    • Kelly Rowland
    • Trevante Rhodes
    • Kerry Thornton
    • Sean Sagar
    • Nick Sagar
    • RonReaco Lee
    • Kerry O’Malley

    Tyler said working with Rowland was a dream come true. “I’d been a huge fan for such a long time. Every time I saw her do something, I said, ‘There’s so much more there’ and if we could ever work together,” he told the Today Show.

    “I never had an experience where I was working with someone who had so many great ideas to bring to the table,” Tyler said of Rowland. “As a producer, she was fantastic.”

    Speaking to Netflix, Rowland said Perry was very positive about any creative ideas she came up with as well. “It was just so easy to work with him and if there was ever any moment where he was uncertain about something, he would say, ‘Well, let’s discuss it and then let’s try it.’ But it was all about communicating.”

    Where Can I Watch Mea Culpa?

    You can watch Mea Culpa streaming on Netflix.

    Final Word

    Mea Culpa is the fourth project for Netflix that Perry has done as part of his deal. He also has a four-picture deal with Amazon Studios.

    Next on your streaming device will be Six Triple Eight,, which was filmed in Atlanta like the others. Six Triple Eight chronicles the tale o the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to be stationed overseas during World War II. Kerry Washington plays the lead role.

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    New Lionsgate Studio Takes Shape In Douglasville

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    Yet new movie studio is taking shape in metro Atlanta, this time with Lionsgate, one of the major movie studios in the world. The 40-acre property will be anchored by Lionsgate, but other tenants will fill out the facility as well.

    The $200-million complex, owned by Great Point Studios, will be a 500,000-square-foot, full-service entertainment facility on 40 acres. It will reportedly feature 12 sound stages, along with office and support space.

    Douglas County Commissioners have been trying to lure top-level media and tech companies due to the potential economic compact to the area.

    The studio will be a short distance from the mansion built by Tyler Perry, who knows a thing or two about movies.

    Great Point Studios, the owner of the complex, plans to offer a full range of production services on-site, including props, set building, restaurants, location catering, and security.

    Lionsgate Studio Atlanta, currently in development in Douglas County, GA, is where some of the location filming for Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games” franchise was done. The facility is expected to be operational in late 2023.

    What Are the Major Movie Studios In Metro Atlanta?

    Pinewood Atlanta Studios

    Located in Fayetteville, it is one of the largest purpose-built film studios in North America. It has hosted productions such as “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Ant-Man.”

    Tyler Perry Studios

    Founded by filmmaker Tyler Perry, this studio is located in Atlanta and is known for producing numerous films and television shows, including the “Madea” series and various Tyler Perry productions.

    Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta

    This studio, located in Norcross, provides production facilities and services for film, television, and commercial productions.

    Blackhall Studios

    Situated in Atlanta, Blackhall Studios offers soundstages, production offices, and support spaces for film and television productions. It has hosted productions like “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”

    EUE/Screen Gems Studios Atlanta

    This studio, located in Atlanta, offers soundstages, production offices, and support services for film and television productions. It has hosted projects like “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “Fast Five.”

    Final Word

    With more movie studios on the horizon, the Atlanta-area film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.

    There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.

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  • First Look: Tyler Perry’s Six-Triple-Eight

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    Tyler Perry is just about ready to show us what a war movie looks like through his lens.

    His made-for-Netflix film, Six-Triple-Eight, tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, WWII’s all-black Women’s Army Corps unit.

    Netflix recently released a few still images as a glimpse of how the movie will look.

    How To Watch Six Triple Eight

    You can watch Six Triple Eight later this, according to Netflix. A streaming date is forthcoming.

    Magi’s Been Cast In Of Six Triple Eight?

    The cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Susan Sarandon.

    Washington, who plays the lead role, Capt. Charity Adams, recently posted on Instagram how fortunate she felt to land the part.

    “Tyler has gathered a cadre of extraordinarily talented young actresses to play the army recruits,” Washington wrote. “It is the honor and privilege of a lifetime to step into these women’s shoes. They are the epitome of strength, perseverance, resilience and #BlackHERstory. I can’t wait for you to see them in action!”

    There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.

    See Atlanta Casting Calls And Auditions Available Right Now

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  • Action Comedy for Major Streaming Service Casting In Atlanta

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    A major streaming service is currently casting in Atlanta for some key roles in a big production.

    Hylton Casting is holding open casting calls for teens and kids to land parts.

    Action Comedy Casting: How To Apply

    Hylton Casting has an exciting opportunity for kids and teens! Now casting background actors to work in school scenes for an upcoming action-comedy film from a major streaming service.

    These scenes will include interior school cafeteria scenes and exterior school drop off scenes. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting project! This is the perfect opportunity to gain experience on set!

    Filming will take place in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, 1/20/24 and Sunday, 1/21/24. You do not need to work both dates.

    BACKGROUND ROLES:
    Students (Ages 9-17)
    All genders, all ethnicities, all looks

    Please visit the following link for more information and to submit:
    hyltoncasting.com/acbgschool

    Final Word

    With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.

    There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.

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    Try This Free Movie & TV Streaming Hack For 2024

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    The movie and TV streaming services are starting to get expensive.

    There used to be a time when the alternative to cable was cut and dry, but with the rising costs of streaming and so many platforms to choose from, it’s getting a little pricey!

    Thankfully, there is a way to watch the newest TV shows and movies for free.

    How To Stream Your Favorite TV Shows And Movies For Free

    There’s an easy way you can watch what’s streaming on Hulu, Netflix, Disney+ and the rest and we’re going to show you how to do it.

    The key is to take advantage of the free trials that each of them offer. Some of them are even offering longer-than-usual free trials because of what’s going on.

    What Is The Best Free Streaming Service?

    The landscape of free streaming services continues to evolve as services such as Peacock, Kanopy, the Roku Channel and Xumo expand their reach.

    Many of the top streaming platforms come with pre-installed apps on smart TVs, but you’ll have to download many of them.

    Let’s take a look at some of the best free trials for streaming services:

    How To Get Free Movie & TV Streaming Sites

    When you think about all the TV streaming services available right now, all you have to do is add up how many days of free streaming you could have if you did the trial versions for all of them consecutively.

    Here’s a table of all the free streaming days you can have if you start today:

    Here Are The Best Movie And TV Streaming Sites

    Streaming ServiceFree-Days TrialPlan & Channel Details
    Amazon Prime30-Day Free TrialSee Channels
    Apple Plus7-Day Free TrialSee Channels
    Direct TV Stream14-Day Free TrialSee Packages
    Disney Plus7-Day Free TrialSee Bundles
    HBO Max7-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Hulu7-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Kanopy3-Day Free TrialSee Plan
    Netflix30-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Peacock TV7-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Paramount Plus30-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Roku Channel (Showtime, Starz, Epix)30-Day Free TrialSee Plans
    Xumo7-Day Free TrialSee Channels

    If you add up all the days of three streaming, that’s more than 150 days of streaming!

    All you have to do is sign up for a free trial on the last day of the previous trial and you’ll be streaming a variety of top movies and shows.

    To put it into perspective, if you follow this hack, you could realistically stream for free for six months.

    These streaming services encompass some of the most popular platforms on the market today. If you like Marvel, Star Wars, action, crime and drama movies, these streaming services deliver.

    How To Remember When To Cancel Your Streaming Service

    In order to remember to cancel your streaming service, you’ll need to set a reminder on your mobile phone one day before the plan is set to begin charging you. That way, you’ll be able to switch to another streaming service without incurring any costs.

    Remember, set up a calendar alert on your cell phone!

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    In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.

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  • Tyler Perry on The View

    Tyler Perry Brought To Tears Over TV Host’s Remark On Documentary

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    Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry has been making the rounds doing promotion for his newest film, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, which is streaming on Netflix.

    When Perry recently went on The View TV show, he was struck by something Sara Haines said about the documentary.

    “I met your mother,” Haines said about the film, which has received rave reviews from critics. That little aside caught Perry right in his heart. “You .. you met my mother?” he said, visibly emotional.

    Perry’s mother passed away on December 8, 2009. For him, the moment was one of confirmation that the documentary introduced the woman who raised him to the world.

    Watch the emotional moment here.

    How To Watch Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story

    Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is set to stream on November 17 on Amazon Prime.

    If you don’t have Prime, you can download it for free and use it for 30 days before you have to pay for it. The 30-day trial is one of the most generous in the streaming.

    Final Act

    Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.

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    First Look: Amazon Releases Trailer For Tyler Perry Biopic ‘Maxine’s Baby’

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    Atlanta film mogul Tyler Perry is back with his most personal film yet, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.

    The movie, which is part of Perry’s four-film deal with Amazon Studios, ventures into the upbringing and motivations of a young Emmitt Perry, who later changed his first name to Tyler to disassociate himself from his abusive father.

    In the documentary, we see Perry’s dysfunctional childhood and how it played a role in the characters he would create and the stage and screen worlds he would later construct for millions of people.

    When Is Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Coming Out?

    Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is set to stream on November 17 on Amazon Prime.

    In addition to his biopic, Perry’s other films with Amazon include:

    • Black, White and Blue, which delves into police brutality.
    • Divorce in the Black, which chronicles a broken marriage.

    If you don’t have Prime, you can download it for free and use it for 30 days before you have to pay for it. The 30-day trial is one of the most generous in the streaming world.

    Final Act

    Perry is a busy man. In addition to casting for various projects in Atlanta, he also recently completed a WWII-era feature film, Six Triple Eight, for Netflix.

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    Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’: What We Know

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    Marvel Studios has had an outstanding working relationship with Atlanta, Georgia, when it comes to film production. We have no reason to believe that won’t continue with Avengers: Secret Wars, the new movie that will re-establish the company’s superhero franchise.

    Here’s everything we know about Avengers: Secret Wars so far:

    While much about the movie remains to be seen and planned, what we do know is that Avengers: Secret Wars is part of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Six and will follow Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

    What Will Avengers: Secret Wars Be About?

    The plot of Avengers: Secret Wars is yet to be divulged, but there is a fair amount of certainty that it will closely resemble the Secret Wars storyline from the epic comic book, which was a nine-issue miniseries. In that book, Doctor Doom and the Beyonders wreck havoc upon the Earth and the multi-verse.

    Secret Wars comic book

    Read the Secret Wars comic book.

    When Will Avengers: Secret Wars Be Released?

    Avengers: Secret Wars will be released in theaters on May 5, 2026. Of course, that’s barring any major strikes. Marvel has been known to tweak the dates on some movies and series, but this one seems firm.

    The Cast: Who Will Be In Avengers: Secret Wars?

    There has been much speculation online about what superheroes will be returning for Avengers: Secret Wars. What we know for sure is that Wesley Snipes has been tapped to reprise his role as Blade in the movie. Also in the movie will be:

    • Anthony Mackie as Captain America
    • Benedict Wong as Wong
    • Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier/White Wolf
    • Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
    • Tom Holland as Spider-Man
    • Kathryn Newton as Cassandra Kang
    • Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk
    • Dominque Thorne as Ironheart
    • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
    • Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
    • Don Cheadle as War Machine
    Avengers Secret Wars casting cast members

    Will Iron Man Return In Avengers: Secret Wars?

    So far, there is no word that Iron Man will return in Secret Wars. Marvel has made a concerted effort to turn to younger actors for its superheroes. It is highly unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will be offered a contract to appear in a succession of new films.

    Final Word

    It remains to be seen whether Secret Wars will conclude Phase Six of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, but it just might. If so, you can bet the MCU’s top-grossing stars — along with Atlanta — will share the limelight once again down the road.

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    ‘Gaining Ground: The Fight For Black Land’ Screens In Atlanta

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    The Bronzelens Film Festival has arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, for its annual celebration of black visual creators. Among them is filmmaker Eternal Polk and his film, Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land.

    The full-feature documentary was created with the help of longtime morning news journalist Al Roker and his Al Roker Entertainment production company, which teamed with farming-equipment manufacturer Deere & Co., to bring the tale of black farmers to the screen.

    Among the topics discussed in the film are:

    • Increasingly low numbers of black farmers and dwindling farmland.
    • The legal entanglements created by “heirs property.”
    • Causes and solutions to leveling the playing field when it comes to land ownership.

    The film was underwritten by John Deere’s LEAP (Legislation, Education, Advocacy and Production Systems) program, which was formed by the company alongside the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).

    AtlantaFi.com caught up filmmaker Eternal Polk and asked him about the issues that the film explores.

    What Is The Film Gaining Ground About?

    “It’s important for audiences for understand the history. We’re in a moment when our history is attempted to be aggressively erased. We cover the history of how we actually acquired land, how that land was lost by various means and then we focus on the leading culprit of that — which is heirs property — but we also talk about the solutions and the people in the trenches, in the field and those helping landowners to keep their land.”

    Filmmaker Eternal Polk

    Gaining Ground director Eternal Polk / AtlantaFi.com

    Why Is Black Landownership So Important Right Now?

    “When you look at farmland and landownership historically, initially it was a foundation for us to be able to vote. And on a level of providing a place to stay and having a safe place for your home and family, not to mention all the effort we’ve put into building this country, I think it’s only right that land is something that we address and have a conversation about.”

    “Although there is a very strong conversation right now around reparations, I noticed that there has not been a very strong conversation about landownership for black folks or organizations taking the lead,” he said. “I think that’s why the LEAP Coalition program by John Deere is so important; because they identify something sustainable and it has generational impact and will close the wealth gap.”

    We also spoke to Tharlyn Fox, LEAP manager for John Deere & Co., about the inequities that exist when it comes to landownership and how heirs property plays a major role in that.

    Tharlyn Fox interview

    Deere & Co. LEAP Manager Tharlyn Fox / AtlantaFi.com

    “LEAP’s mission is to increase and improve the livelihood of black farmers, landowners and families as it relates to heirs property. Our overarching mission is to help them clear title to their land — not that it’s a singular issue for black farmers, but it is a big issue when it comes to black families and farmers. We do realize that that is the key to generational wealth and to helping them clear title to their land.”

    Is Heirs Property Good Or Bad?

    Fox says she wouldn’t necessarily say it’s a bad thing. “It’s a very fragile way of ownershhip for a family to have heirs property. If you have it, you cannot secure collateral for a loan because everyone who is an heir owns this property. So just imagine, if there’s a catastrophic incident like in Maui, or Katrina, it makes it very hard to take advantage of any government incentive programs supplied by FEMA and other agencies, because you then have to prove that you are entitled to this property.”

    “It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but you want to make sure that you have clear title to the land because you want to make sure that you’re prosperous and productive with the land so that they can then buy equipment, they can lease it if they want, and ultimately pass this on to the next generation.”

    Final Word

    Learn more about Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land.

    The Bronzelens Film Festival continues through this weekend in Atlanta. Don’t miss it!

    Read more great content from AtlantaFi.com like our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.

    We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.

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