Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
The cameras are rolling once again at Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy (CCA) last week, as the Lifetime network returned to Rome to film their latest made-for-TV movie, bringing star power and real-world film experience to local students.
Filming took place over several days across various Rome locations, with the CCA playing a starring role. The CCA’s Healthcare building was transformed into a bustling hospital, the school’s front courtyard doubled as the hospital’s exterior, and the main office took on a new identity—as a police station.
Other filming locations around Rome included The Foundry on Fifth and Taylor Estates, highlighting the city’s growing appeal to the film industry.
FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) instructor Rick Williams was not only behind the scenes as the project’s Location Manager, but also made an on-screen appearance as an extra. Williams, a longtime advocate for bringing industry experience into the classroom, says the shoot is a major win for both CCA and the Rome community.
“Having a national network like Lifetime return to our campus shows just how valuable our facilities and our city are to the film world,” said Williams. “It’s also incredibly inspiring for our FAME students to see their own school as an active film set—it proves that careers in media and entertainment are possible right here in Rome.”
The production is the latest example of CCA’s growing connection to the Georgia film industry, offering students in the FAME program unique exposure to real-world filmmaking. Students had opportunities to observe the set, speak with crew members, and learn what goes into transforming everyday locations into cinematic storytelling spaces.
With the film industry continuing to expand across Georgia, CCA and the FAME pathway are positioning students at the forefront of opportunity. Lifetime’s return solidifies Rome as a filming destination and strengthens CCA’s mission of providing hands-on, career-focused education.