Sgt. Troy D. Barnett

Historical marker location:

132 E Solomon St, Griffin, Georgia

( Memorial is on East Solomon Street east of South Hill Street (Georgia Route 155), on the right when traveling east.)

U.S. Army.

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.