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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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Local 479 Takes 2nd Place in True Colors Golf Tournament

June 8th, 2017

  POSTED IN: Benefits

Last month Local 479 Field Reps A.B. Cooper and Billy Deacon participated in the Kenny Leon Charitable Golf Tournament for the True Colors Theatre Company, whose mission is the creation of theatre grounded in the rich canon of African-American classics, including bold interpretations of world drama with  (more…)

Golf Tournament Returns in Spring

September 19th, 2016

  POSTED IN: Events

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The Local 479 / Local 600 Charity Golf Tournament will be returning to its normal Spring schedule, giving you more time to practice your putting. If you’d like to get involved in helping with this event get in touch with Kathy Tonkin. More information in a few months!

Local 479 Joins 600 In Hosting Charity Golf Tournament

October 5th, 2015

  POSTED IN: Community,Events

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This past Saturday Locals 479 and 600 hosted a charitable golf tournament which raised $17,000 for City of Refuge, an organization whose mission is to bring light, hope and transformation to Atlanta. Many thanks to Kathy Tonkin and Benny Smyth, chair and co-chair of (more…)