More Ga. Electric Co-Ops May Begin To Offer Internet Service

State lawmakers adopted a final report last month with recommendations for expanding 5G and rural broadband access in Georgia.

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State lawmakers continue their push to expand broadband in rural Georgia this year.

One way is by explicitly allowing electric membership co-ops (EMCs) the ability to provide not just electricity but also internet service.

In the North Georgia region state Sen. Steve Gooch is from, the first question real estate agents hear these days is often not about where the best school districts are.