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How Georgia's 'heartbeat' bill could impact its relationship with Hollywood

Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation that outlaws most abortions at about six weeks, making it one of the toughest laws regulating the procedure. Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue the state over the law. Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation that outlaws most abortions at about six weeks, making it one of the toughest laws regulating the procedure. Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue the state over the law. Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
By Bria Felicien
May 21, 2019

Many actors, directors and producers who make films in Georgia threatened to boycott the state following the signing of Georgia's anti-abortion "heartbeat" bill.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter/editor Jennifer Brett give insight into Georgia's relationship with Hollywood and discuss how the signing of the "heartbeat" could affect it.

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