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The Victory Spot is located in Fayetteville, GA and is co-owned by Speech and his wife Yolanda Thomas. Yes this is the same Speech from the Grammy award-winning group Arrested Development! I was introduced to their performing arts center by a fellow member of the Georgia Greater Black Chamber of Commerce, to which they both belong.

The Victory Spot provides showcases, workshops and classes in music and dance. It's roots began in 2015 and has always had the mission to provide children and adults with an avenue to fully express themselves. There have been students from all over the world who have successfully attended The Victory Spot. You can also see Speech and Yolanda's daughter, Zoe Renee, as one of the lead roles in BET's "The Quad".

Cinema South Studios is located in Fayetteville, GA and is owned by husband and wife team Alvin & Tammy Williams. Alvin is a Grammy award-winning music executive who has worked with the likes of Shirley Ceaser, Marvin Sapp and Destiny's Child. Tammy has been in the broadcast industry for over 20 years with a diverse portfolio of writing and producing. 

They are currently planning to construct a $58 million, 200,000 square foot complex with a tentative completion date of December 2019. Once completed, it will consist of 6 stages and is projected to create 5,000 jobs over the next 5 years. Stay abreast of their journey on the company's website.