Editor's Letter – MARCH / APRIL 2026

A look behind the scenes of Atlanta's booming film industry and more

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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In this issue of Simply Buckhead magazine, the editor Jennifer Bradley Franklin explores the growth of the film industry in the Atlanta area, including profiles of local actors and a producer, as well as insight into some of the region's most exciting movie studios. The issue also features stories showcasing the best of living and working in Buckhead and the surrounding neighborhoods, from eco-friendly home products to a nearby farm getaway.

Why it matters

The film industry has become a major economic driver for the Atlanta region, with many productions taking advantage of the city's diverse locations and growing talent pool. This issue of Simply Buckhead provides readers an inside look at this thriving industry and how it is shaping the local community.

The details

The March/April 2026 issue of Simply Buckhead magazine features a range of stories related to the film industry and life in the Buckhead area. The cover story profiles local actress Colby Natasha Nixon, who moved to the area to star in the soap opera 'Beyond the Gates' filmed at Assembly Studios. Other articles provide tips for aspiring background actors, explore the design of a Brookhaven home, and highlight a nearby farm getaway. Throughout the issue, the editor shares her passion for storytelling and how it can come alive on both the page and the screen.

  • The March/April 2026 issue of Simply Buckhead magazine was published on February 15, 2026.

The players

Jennifer Bradley Franklin

The senior contributing editor of Simply Buckhead magazine who wrote the editor's letter for the March/April 2026 issue.

Colby Natasha Nixon

A local actress who moved to the Buckhead area to star in the soap opera 'Beyond the Gates' filmed at Assembly Studios.

Susie Prince

A local interior designer whose work on a Brookhaven home is profiled in the magazine.

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What they’re saying

“I love a good story. It's probably what sparked my interest in becoming a writer as a student tasked with creating a novella for a second grade class project.”

— Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Senior Contributing Editor (simplybuckhead.com)

“Certainly the written word draws us in, but storytelling can, in some ways, become even more immersive on a screen—big or small.”

— Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Senior Contributing Editor (simplybuckhead.com)

What’s next

The next issue of Simply Buckhead magazine is scheduled to be published in May/June 2026, continuing to showcase the people, places, and stories that make the Buckhead area unique.

The takeaway

This issue of Simply Buckhead highlights how the booming film industry in Atlanta is not only an economic driver, but also a source of inspiration and creativity that is shaping the local community. The magazine provides readers an inside look at this thriving industry while also celebrating the broader lifestyle and design elements that make Buckhead and the surrounding areas great places to live and work.