DeKalb County continues to consider a proposal to swap some of its park’s land with a movie studio. It’s an idea that got pitched a couple of years ago, and some who live near the properties are excited about it. But it’s run into opposition too.
Under the proposal, Blackhall Studios would give the county about 55 acres of its property. In exchange, DeKalb would give the studio about 40 acres of Intrenchment Creek Park. Ryan Millsap, the CEO of Blackhall Studios, didn’t come up with the land swap himself but he pitched it to the county.
Blackhall is offering to build out parts of the park, such as a new trailhead, restrooms, new parking and security lights. And it’s offering other benefits, like internships for students and a media program at McNair High School. The studio also says its expansion will create jobs, though it’s unclear if the jobs and expansion are contingent on the land swap happening, or if the jobs would necessarily go to residents.
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