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This bill establishes the Georgia Music Office within the Department of Economic Development to support and promote the state's music industry. The office will be led by a director with at least five years of music industry experience, selected by the Commissioner of Economic Development. Its key functions include promoting music production in Georgia, serving as a business development resource for music professionals, coordinating marketing initiatives to attract music industry talent, providing production contacts, acting as a liaison between music businesses and government agencies, publicizing industry developments, and marketing Georgia's music heritage and culture. The bill also creates a Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities Program, which requires participating cities and counties to host workshops, form local music industry advisory boards, and appoint a designated liaison to work with the office. The office will be administratively housed within the Department of Economic Development and can adopt rules and regulations as necessary, subject to legislative appropriations. The goal is to foster economic development, support musicians, and highlight Georgia's rich musical legacy by providing comprehensive support and resources to the music industry.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69294