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| Timberlake in Dawsonville |
Clint and his co-stars Justin Timberlake, Amy Adams and John Goodman all coming to Dawsonville and the soon-to-be famous Amicalola Lodge to film Eastwood's Warner Bros. production.
Thousands of dollars in 'improvements' later, and Dawsonville's Amicalola Lodge is ready for its starring role in the baseball-themed movie. The 55-year-old Lodge, located near the town's main square, has been "sprucied up" (that's a good Southern term) with a new patio, carpet, canopy, ceilings and fixtures.
"They've spent a lot of money here. I'm so proud," said motel owner Pravin Patel, in an a Gainesville Times interview. "The
directors and producers, they told me of all the places they've filmed,
here in Dawsonville is their favorite." (The movie crew also filmed in Athens and Macon.)One side-effect of the filming has been the traffic congestion in Dawsonville. Although the production company hired security to manage the traffic, the waits to get through town have caused locals quite a few headaches. But, as the powers-to-be assure everyone, having Dawsonville (and motel) play a role in a Clint Eastwood movie will definitely boost tourism and interest in the city and Dawson County.
Just back from Dawsonville and the traffic was backed up a bit near the Lodge. Overall the lines weren't nearly as long as before. But, alas, no movie star sightings.
ReplyDeleteThere were TWTC bright yellow and black signs throughout the town to direct 'the stars' to the motel and filming.