Georgia now considered top filming location in the world

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:03 pm

Was this the work of the "Top Filming Location Report" ?

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:19 pm

Every time I go down to visit my parents in Atlanta my dad has to point out to me another new movie studio.

FiatLux · Post by **FiatLux** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:27 pm

cheap rent and slave labor.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:25 pm

Wolfman wrote:Was this the work of the "Top Filming Location Report" ?

No, it's according to Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office,

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:28 pm

Papa Willie wrote:https://www.11alive.com/article/enterta ... NViaFA4efo

Hilarious how the liberals are turning their backs on California taxes - yet they wanted them. As long as these people keep their fags back in Cali, all will be okay. They won't be happy when they realize they won't have any pull on politics over here.

Film studios have been chasing tax incentives for years. Tell me you knew.

It must feel good to know that your tax dollars are subsidizing a bunch of gay-ass liberal film makers.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:46 pm

Why don't you ask them?

They're all in Georgia now.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:10 pm

It’s what most of them do/say. They want a 90% top marginal rate. They of course don’t want to pay it themselves, they just want you to pay it.

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:52 pm

The last few weeks I've been looking at different states for possible retirement destinations. Georgia is one of the better states to retire since they don't tax, or have low taxes on property, SS, and 401Ks for retirees.

Florida, Mississippi, Wyoming, and Nevada are some others.

As much as I'd hate to move, I've got to keep options open if California doesn't make a course correction.

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Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:16 pm

Do you guys have decent barbecue?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:19 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Joe in PB wrote:The last few weeks I've been looking at different states for possible retirement destinations. Georgia is one of the better states to retire since they don't tax, or have low taxes on property, SS, and 401Ks for retirees.

Florida, Mississippi, Wyoming, and Nevada are some others.

As much as I'd hate to move, I've got to keep options open if California doesn't make a course correction.

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Property taxes vary by the county here. Pretty substantially, too. As you'd expect, the Democrat-led counties fuck you more in most every tax scenario...

Florida is becoming a major property tax fucking, too - probably not as bad as Cali, but still.

Better to shut up and seem a fool than open your pie hole and confirm it.

California has a lower average property tax rate than all but 15 states. Lower than Georgia (0.77% to 0.91%). Florida is right behind Georgia at 0.98%.

https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-t ... xes/11585/

Yes, we get screwed on the state income tax. The property tax situation is complicated because of Prop 13, which has kept the overall rates low. The official rate is 1% of assessed value plus whatever local bond obligations there are. The assessed value can't go up more than 2% a year after a home is sold. So, if you bought your home 30 years ago it's likely you're paying a lot less than 1% of the actual value. If you buy a home, then you get screwed. We're probably paying about 0.6% of the market value of our house because we've owned it for 20 years.

There are some other exemptions as well. If you're a senior (55+ I think) and sell your home, if you buy a home of lower market value, your taxes transfer from the older home to the new one. This allows old fucks to downsize to a home of lower value without getting raped on the property tax.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:13 pm

So your house is worth $150. My house is worth $400,000 more than when I bought it.

What's your point?

Kierland · Post by **Kierland** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:10 am

Only 400?
Haven’t you been there for like 20 years?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:13 am

It was worth more 12 years ago than it is now.

At least according to Zillow.

Kierland · Post by **Kierland** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:43 am

Well there’s your problem.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:33 am

Mikey wrote:It was worth more 12 years ago than it is now.

Derron · Post by **Derron** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:41 am

Joe in PB wrote: As much as I'd hate to move, I've got to keep options open if California doesn't make a course correction.

And what the fuck do you expect them to do that will make you stay there ?? That shit hole state is headed farther down the shitter with every passing day and you think they are going to come correct ?? Put down the crack pipe....

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:20 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Mikey wrote:So your house is worth $150. My house is worth $400,000 more than when I bought it.

What's your point?
And your house would be worth $50k everywhere else. It's not my fault you people are stupid enough to overpay for your housing.

Again - did you read that column I asked you about?

Of course I read it. Again, what’s your point? The tax rate is lower here but the total tax is higher because the homes are worth more. Believe it or not, there are legitimate reasons for that.

And if I’m so stupid, how come the increase in value on my home (that would be clear profit if I ever sold it, in case you didn’t figure that out) is probably twice the value of the average home in GA. So, I could sell my house tomorrow, buy four houses in Bacon, and become a slumlord for a bunch of fat toofless tweakers. Or better yet, in Atlanta where there’s really no traffic at all.

Why would I want to do that? Because I enjoy hurricanes, tornadoes and killer humidity in the summer?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:21 pm

OK you have a point there...

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:35 pm

Mikey wrote:....I could sell my house tomorrow, buy four houses in Bacon, and become a slumlord for a bunch of fat toofless tweakers. Or better yet, in Atlanta..

I was thinking of checking out somewhere around Savanah, fairly close to the ocean.

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Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:41 pm

Joe in PB wrote:
Mikey wrote:....I could sell my house tomorrow, buy four houses in Bacon, and become a slumlord for a bunch of fat toofless tweakers. Or better yet, in Atlanta..
I was thinking of checking out somewhere around Savanah, fairly close to the ocean.

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I hear that Savannah is nice, but they also have a shortage of affordable housing.

Also they were recently overrun by a bunch of tourists who basically trashed the town on St. Patrick's Day.

http://www.wtoc.com/2019/03/18/city-sav ... ay-parade/

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:43 pm

Derron wrote:
Joe in PB wrote: As much as I'd hate to move, I've got to keep options open if California doesn't make a course correction.
And what the fuck do you expect them to do that will make you stay there ?? That shit hole state is headed farther down the shitter with every passing day and you think they are going to come correct ?? Put down the crack pipe....

Yes, I'm pretty much in agreement. Unless the state is split up (long shot), I don't believe the political landscape will change in California until the bottom drops out and state bankruptcy forces change. By then the 3rd world downtown slums will likely be branched out to smaller towns and municipalities. Higher crime rates, less police and fire fighters will mean a loss of equity for those of us who own a home. I hope it doesn't come to that, but am thinking on making a move before it gets to that point.

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Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:53 pm

Joe in PB wrote:
Derron wrote:
Joe in PB wrote: As much as I'd hate to move, I've got to keep options open if California doesn't make a course correction.
And what the fuck do you expect them to do that will make you stay there ?? That shit hole state is headed farther down the shitter with every passing day and you think they are going to come correct ?? Put down the crack pipe....
Yes, I'm pretty much in agreement. Unless the state is split up (long shot), I don't believe the political landscape will change in California until the bottom drops out and state bankruptcy forces change. By then the 3rd world downtown slums will likely be branched out to smaller towns and municipalities. Higher crime rates, less police and fire fighters will mean a loss of equity for those of us who own a home. I'd like to be gone before it gets to that point.

You really do buy into the knuckledragger propaganda, don't you?

Statewide rates of both violent and property crimes are at historic lows.
Yes, there is a large debt, but the budget has been in a surplus every year since 2012. That's the only way to start paying down the debt.

Things aren't perfect but they're not the doom an gloom that you seem so intent on perceiving. There are a lot of other states that are a lot worse off on all counts.

But that's OK. Enjoy Savannah.

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:53 pm

Mikey wrote:
Joe in PB wrote:
Mikey wrote:....I could sell my house tomorrow, buy four houses in Bacon, and become a slumlord for a bunch of fat toofless tweakers. Or better yet, in Atlanta..
I was thinking of checking out somewhere around Savanah, fairly close to the ocean.

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I hear that Savannah is nice, but they also have a shortage of affordable housing.

Also they were recently overrun by a bunch of tourists who basically trashed the town on St. Patrick's Day.

http://www.wtoc.com/2019/03/18/city-sav ... ay-parade/

Mostly just thinking aloud at this point. I certainly don't believe the state is being honest about its deficit numbers. Even if the state doesn't go bankrupt, the writing is on the wall for higher taxes and more miro management by the state. I would miss California, but would still visit. Kinda like Manhattan, great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

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Kierland · Post by **Kierland** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:32 pm

And there is the basic difference. Georgia actually has humidity and bugs. You can live in California your whole life and never see any shit or needles.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:02 pm

Kierland wrote:And there is the basic difference. Georgia actually has humidity and bugs. You can live in California your whole life and never see any shit or needles.

You wouldn't know North Georgia from South Georgia if Macon came by and shit it all over your forehead.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:43 pm

Sweet tea sucks donkey dick, BTW.

Carson · Post by **Carson** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:37 pm

Mikey wrote:Sweet tea sucks donkey dick, BTW.

Somebody took advantage of you.

Nectar of the gods and GODS.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:51 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
No matter where you are, you get used to the environment.

Keep telling yourself that.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:55 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
BSmack wrote:
Kierland wrote:And there is the basic difference. Georgia actually has humidity and bugs. You can live in California your whole life and never see any shit or needles.
You wouldn't know North Georgia from South Georgia if Macon came by and shit it all over your forehead.
^^^ This.

No matter where you are, you get used to the environment.

If Joe moves to Savannah he'll probably start pushing for to split the state.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:38 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Mikey wrote:

If Joe moves to Savannah he'll probably start pushing for to split the state.
We already have two states. Atlanta & the rest of Georgia.

I'll go further in that Papa Willie. I would say there's three. You've got Atlanta, then outside the perimeter Atlanta and then the rest of Georgia.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:21 pm

schmick wrote:so maybe they've cleaned it up.

I was working in the heart of Downtown Portland yesterday. Arriving at 5AM, I walked past several sleeping bums between my car and the site. By 10AM, they were pressurewashing the shit. A good blast of water gets them to move along. Didn't see any needles this time, they must have been picked up already.

I suppose I should have taken pics.

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:21 pm

Mikey wrote:So your house is worth $150.

What if he puts the wheels back on?

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:36 pm

Kiss the film industry goodbye after the election next year. The guv will yet again engage in voter suppression, and this time Stacey Abrams won't be able to stop the stampede of film production companies pulling up stakes.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:39 pm

Sudden Sam wrote:
Mikey wrote:Sweet tea sucks donkey dick, BTW.
Carson's right. You didn't drink real sweet tea.

I practically live on the stuff. If I had to choose between giving up tea or food, food would no longer enter my body.

Got to agree with Mikey on this. We have plenty of sweet tea around here and if I wanted that much of a sugar rush I would just drink one of those energy drinks.

Good tea doesn't need sugar.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:13 pm

Looks like I'll be flying down to the ATL in another couple of weeks. I won't be there for long but I might have a chance to stop for a piece of pizza in Chamblee. I'm sure there'll be another movie studio there.

Unfortunately I've got to go down to Tampa from there. Family stuff, not much chances for a PET.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:41 pm

Left Seater wrote:
Sudden Sam wrote:
Mikey wrote:Sweet tea sucks donkey dick, BTW.
Carson's right. You didn't drink real sweet tea.

I practically live on the stuff. If I had to choose between giving up tea or food, food would no longer enter my body.

Got to agree with Mikey on this. We have plenty of sweet tea around here and if I wanted that much of a sugar rush I would just drink one of those energy drinks.

Good tea doesn't need sugar.

Ice tea made in the sun from good (or even decent) quality tea is about the most refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Adding a bunch of sugar ruins it. I get too much sugar from other sources anyway.

If you want to make some good ice tea, get a couple of these and start with loose tea.

https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-Maker-Pat ... 4T9AG0G55P

Derron · Post by **Derron** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:36 pm

Diego in Seattle wrote:Kiss the film industry goodbye after the election next year. The guv will yet again engage in voter suppression, and this time Stacey Abrams won't be able to stop the stampede of film production companies pulling up stakes.

Diego: Goddamn Republicans and that son of a bitch Trump..I cut my finger on a piece of paper this morning, and those mother fuckers and their corporate supporters are the cause of it. They just screw everybody.

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:14 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Diego in Seattle wrote:Kiss the film industry goodbye after the election next year. The guv will yet again engage in voter suppression, and this time Stacey Abrams won't be able to stop the stampede of film production companies pulling up stakes.
Until you know what actually happens in Georgia as opposed to reading a lot of pussy-soaked shit, shut the fuck up.

So you're saying that there wasn't a shortage of working voting machines in districts where POC's were the majority while working machines sat wrapped up & unused?

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:23 pm

Derron wrote:
Diego in Seattle wrote:Kiss the film industry goodbye after the election next year. The guv will yet again engage in voter suppression, and this time Stacey Abrams won't be able to stop the stampede of film production companies pulling up stakes.
Diego: Goddamn Republicans and that son of a bitch Trump..I cut my finger on a piece of paper this morning, and those mother fuckers and their corporate supporters are the cause of it. They just screw everybody.

Don't you have a chickenpox party to go to?

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:29 pm

Papa Willie wrote: There was plenty of them. It was up to your black heroes to get there to them. They were offered rides and everyfuckingthing else, yet many of them decided not to vote. Many Republicans decided not to vote as well. Quit crying like a pussy. Georgia doesn't care much for fags. Sorry that doesn't suit your agenda.

Until you know what is going on in your state I would suggest that you STFU!