Georgia getting $1.3 billion in federal funding for broadband internet expansion

President Joe Biden speaks during an event about high speed internet infrastructure, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Joe Biden on Monday announced that more than $40 billion would be distributed across the country to deliver high-speed internet in places where there’s either no service, or service is too slow. The allocation includes $1.3 billion coming to Georgia — the ninth-highest award of any state.

“These investments will help all Americans,” Biden said. “We’re not going to leave anyone behind.”

Georgia Democrats trumpeted the announcement.