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Writers’ strike could affect Georgia’s economy
ATLANTA — It’s day 12 of the nationwide writers’ strike.
It all started after negotiations between writers and entertainment companies failed on May 1.
On May 2, writers across the country refused to work.
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That included many writers in Georgia.
“Got my start working at TNT and TBS as a production assistant. I worked my way up to Associate Producer doing a lot of live production,” Sean Bartley said.
Bartley said it was during that time that he learned the most about the business he loves.
He produced a TV Show called ‘Connect the Series’ and a short film titled ‘Inner Turmoil’.
Bartley said his ultimate dream is to become a writer for a large production.
“I decided to move out to LA, because it’s always been a dream of mine. To really get into the entertainment world or the scripted narrative world and be a sponge and learn as much as I can, to get into a writers’ room,” Bartley said.
But he said getting that big opportunity is on pause.
That’s because, on May 2, tens of thousands of members of the Writers Guild of America agreed to stop working after its negotiations with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, Paramount, and Sony failed to reach an agreement.
“We’re not asking for a lot. We’re asking for less than 2% of what’s being made, which isn’t a lot, Kaypri with WGA-East said.
Kaypri is a member of the Writers Guild of America.
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Kaypri said so many writers are working hard for these TV shows and movies, but can barely pay their bills.
“For example, if you have a show where people see a lot of it, they watch it constantly and it’s a big hit. The writers aren’t getting a piece of that,” Kaypri said.
She said this strike is having an economic impact in Georgia.
That’s because a lot of productions are shutting down.
“It’s all the below-the-line workers. The wardrobe, the makeup, costume, production design, it’s not just the writers and actors and the directors. It’s a lot of people,” Kaypri said. “So it’s affecting people, especially in Atlanta, which is such a heavy production town. You take the production out, that’s majority of the economy here.”
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Kaypri said the impact goes beyond current writers as well.
It affects future writers.
There won’t be any internships and this strike may discourage future writers.
Bartley said as of now, he’s not giving up on his dream.
“There’s definitely a pause put on trying to look for work and possibly getting into a room, but at the same time, you have to stay and remain a student of the craft. Still, write your scripts,” he said.
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Suspect charged after Georgia college student fatally shot on campus, officials say
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – A Georgia man is charged with murder after a Kennesaw State University student was shot and killed on campus.
The victim’s family and the university identified her as 21-year-old Alasia Franklin. She is described as outgoing and caring, and she had aspirations of becoming a nurse practitioner, WANF reports.
“She was very determined. Her purpose was to speak up for people who were afraid to speak up for themselves,” said Anthony Harrison, a friend who worked with Franklin in student government. “She was such an important figure within this university. We can’t let this go.”
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in front of the Austin Residence Complex on the Kennesaw campus. Police say there was an argument, and shots were fired.
Harrison says he was taking a nap when the shooting happened right outside his window. He says he heard seven or eight gunshots and saw Franklin’s body.
“We need to advocate for her and make sure that she gets the true justice that she deserves because nobody ever deserves to go out the way that she did,” Harrison said.
In response to the shooting, the school was put on lockdown for about 30 minutes.
Cobb County Police located and arrested the suspect, identifed as Samuel Harris, shortly after the incident, university officials said. He is not a Kennesaw State student.
“He just came in on campus and did something so senseless,” Harrison said. “It’s just insane.”
The suspect is being charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
University officials say counseling services and resources will be available to all those affected by Franklin’s death.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victim’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” said KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig in a statement.
The KSU Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are collaborating on the investigation.
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11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city’s downtown area on Saturday night.
The shooting broke out just before midnight in Ellis Square, a fixture of Savannah’s historic district and a popular tourist attraction. Several precincts responded at 11:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the area, the Savannah Police Department said in a news release issued Sunday morning.
At the time, detectives were probing the incident and had interviewed witnesses as part of their investigation, which was still ongoing. Savannah police have not identified suspects or announced any arrests in the case.
Everyone hurt in the shooting, including the people who suffered gunshot wounds, are adults, according to the police department, and some were transported from the scene to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Police did not share details about the nature or extent of those injuries but said in Sunday’s news release that “as of now, no deaths have occurred because of the incident.”
They told CBS affiliate WTOC that at least 10 people were believed to be hurt as a result of the gunfire. All 11 people received treatment overnight for their injuries, which police said were not considered life-threatening, WTOC reported.
Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020.
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