Georgia Lawmakers to Increase High-Speed Rural Internet Access

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senator Steve Gooch introduced legislation that expected to improve access to high-speed broadband connectivity across communities of rural Georgia The legislation is being coined as Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE) Act.

“ACE will enable every community to modernize their broadband infrastructure and open the door to untapped growth and prosperity for Georgia’s rural citizens,” said Lt. Governor Cagle. “No Georgian should be denied the opportunities for economic development that are afforded by the internet because of where they live. This legislation builds that foundation for growth, enabling our rural communities to access new resources and create new jobs like never before.”

The legislation stems from the recommendations of the Rural Development Council which met last year in various communities throughout rural Georgia. The recommendations inform the Georgia General Assembly to increase adequate access to broadband services in order to increase and attract businesses to struggling areas of rural Georgia.

The ACE Act looks to help increase access to online resources that offer improved services in health care, education, and public safety.

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