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IATSE Local 479 performs an active and dynamic role in Georgia’s motion picture industry by protecting the rights and safety of the men and women who work on movies. This news section allows us to connect with members and non-members, and to share our goals and accomplishments with the community and industry colleagues.
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2023 IA Charity Golf Tournament Raises $23K+

May 13th, 2023

  POSTED IN: Community,Events,Golf Committee

The 11th Annual IATSE Charity Golf Tournament returned to the greens this past Saturday, April 29th, at the Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City. 30 teams from around Atlanta’s production community enjoyed a beautiful day of golf, raising more than $23,000 for the charity Nicholas House.

 

Click here to view photos from the 2023 Tournament

 

2023 Sponsors & Hosts

The 2023 tournament was hosted by IATSE Local 479, co-hosted by IATSE Local 798, and organized by members of the Local 479 Golf Committee and volunteers. Local businesses and organizations stepped forward to sponsor holes (full list below).

 

The Cause

This year’s tournament marked 11 years of charitable support by members of IATSE for organizations making a difference around Georgia.

This year’s charity was Nicholas House, which assists homeless families in making the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency in a structured but home-like environment through one of several housing programs. Nicholas House (NHI) is committed to assisting families attain three goals that form the basis of self-sufficiency:

  • Earning a living wage;
  • Maintaining the physical, mental and social health of parents and children;
  • Maintaining safe and stable housing.

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Registration Opens for 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

March 14th, 2019

  POSTED IN: Community,Golf Committee,Women's Committee

May 4th 2019 - the 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

 

It’s nearly time once again to meet on the greens to find out who are the best golfers in the film industry! The 2019 tournament will be on May 4th and we’ll be raising money along the way for BeLoved Atlanta, a community of women who have survived trafficking, prostitution and addiction.

 

Officers from the IA also participate in our charity tournament!

This event is open to everyone, age 18 and over!

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8th Annual IATSE Charity Golf Tournament

February 19th, 2018

  POSTED IN: Community,Golf Committee,Women's Committee

2018 Atlanta IATSE Charity Golf Tournament Poster

The IATSE Local 479 Golf Committee is now accepting sponsorships and team registrations for the 8th Annual IATSE Charity Golf Tournament, to be held on Saturday, May 5th at Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City – the deadline for registrations is April 13th, respond now, don’t delay! Keep reading for more details! (more…)