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Coweta County Georgia: The New Hollywood of the South!

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

March 20, 2011 02:17 AM

As I was driving through the small town of Haralson in Coweta County Georgia, I noticed a lot of commotion in the usually sleepy hamlet.

There were semi-trucks and trailers parked everywhere, and construction workers crawling all over the place like ants. My brain spontaneously and correctly indentified the cause of all of the ruckus:

Movie!

The idea of movies being shot on location in Coweta County is nothing new. Scenes from “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “Zombieland” are among some of the notable films.

However, in 2011 there have already been FOUR feature films that have utilized Newnan and some surrounding Coweta County towns for shooting locations.

“Joyful Noise” starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” starring Jennifer Garner and Ron Livingston, “Mississippi Wild” starring Dakota Fanning and Robert Duvall” have all done location shooting this year in our county.

But the production set that I stumbled upon was for “The Wettest County in the World,” affectionately known in these parts as the "Shia LaBeouf" film. According to my female counterparts here, that is somebody that I should know about! (But don't)

So if you are shooting a movie and need pristine and authentic period locations combined with cooperative and appreciative governmental agencies, please check out Coweta County Georgia.

The new Hollywood of the South!

Props for the Wettest County in the World.

The Wettest County in the World location in Haralson GA!

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Navona Hart

Century 21 Realty @ Home - Farmville, VA

Selling the Best Properties in Central Virginia

Love this! Maybe you can be an extra? That would be so exciting to know a movie star extra!

Mar 20, 2011 02:23 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Navona...

They make calls for extras all of the time, and I know many people that have done it. But the time commitment is too much for a working real estate agent! Thanks.

Mar 20, 2011 02:27 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Richard this will have a good return for you little corner of the world or should I sa "The New Hollywood of the South"?

Mar 20, 2011 02:31 AM

Peter den Boer

Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA

MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Richard - I found time to be an extra! I have worked on 2 movies and several TV shows in the past year and still made top 11% of Prudential! It is a lot of fun for me and gives me something else to talk about to my clients.

Mar 20, 2011 02:32 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Don...

Yes, it is great for our region. Thanks my friend

Peter...

Wow, I guess that I need to look into that! They shot the TV series "October Road" here in Newnan ... did you work on that? I also know another AR member that worked on "Drop Dead Divas!" Thanks.

Mar 20, 2011 02:35 AM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Richard,

I have not been to Newnan since the mid-1990's, but my recollection is that it would be a great stage for Hollywood.

And, it looks like Hollywood has caught on...

Mar 20, 2011 02:35 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Looks like a really nice place to call home....have a nice relaxing Sunday!

Mar 20, 2011 02:39 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

A great shot in the arm for the local businesses. Nice to see that they are using some of the small towns.

Mar 20, 2011 02:41 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Pretty neat Richard. It's good to see Hollywood filming in the USA as more and more production is going overseas and to Canada these days.

Mar 20, 2011 03:11 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

It's good to see Small Town USA getting some recognition from Hollywood. What's the new movie going to be about (besides rain)?

Mar 20, 2011 04:07 AM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

That is so cool Richard...hopefully you will be updating us and be the new Hollywood reporter of the South here on AR!

Mar 20, 2011 04:30 AM

Deanne Olivas

eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Your Home Matters

I always notice the scerery in movies and if I like it I watch the credits to see where they were filmed. I hope to see Haralson Georgia one of these days. I'll say I have a friend there who is a Realtor named Richard. Just a little name dropping.

Mar 20, 2011 05:04 AM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Well now...do we see a new "Leading Man" role in your future?

Rich

Mar 20, 2011 06:05 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

They shoot a lot down here although I have never ventured near the shoots. I think the weather down south invites the profuction folks!

Mar 20, 2011 12:22 PM

Kim Inman

Mountains to Lakes Real Estate, Inc. - Harriman, TN

CRS, Broker/Owner

That's cool Richard. We've had a couple of movies shot here locally in Harriman, TN too. I have a couple of friends that have been extras but never thought about giving it a try myself.

Mar 20, 2011 12:43 PM

Kathy Sheehan

Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA

Senior Loan Officer

Sign me up for the next casting call!

Mar 20, 2011 04:10 PM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

That will certianly be the talk of the town for years to come! I know in Smithville Texas they are still talking about the movie Sandra Bullock did there. A good thing to be proud of in any small town!

Mar 20, 2011 04:43 PM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Richard - Very cool!!! Sounds like 'Hollywood' loves your small town atmosphere!

Mar 21, 2011 03:47 AM

Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending

Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA

AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA

It has been quite busy already for filming this year. Dolly is living a few blocks away from me, but I haven't seen her yet, although some have. I started to go to the filming at the Civic Center a couple of weeks ago, but I had too much going on that day.

Mar 21, 2011 02:36 PM