Historical Marker
The Toccoa Record
Historical marker location:
67 West Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia
( Marker is on West Doyle Street east of North Alexander Street, on the right when traveling east.)
circa 1906.
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.