Flint River Flood

Historical marker location:

504 College Drive, Albany, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from College Drive, 0.4 miles south of East Oglethorpe Boulevard (Business U.S. 82), on the right when traveling south.)

Albany State University. July 7, 1994.

The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.