Georgia Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in 28 Counties

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced over $234 million in 29 preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program. These awards will improve connectivity for communities, households, businesses, and anchor institutions in 28 Georgia counties. When combined with significant capital matches from the awardees, almost $455 million will be invested to serve over 76,000 locations in communities with some the greatest need for high-speed internet access. The 29 awardees include 12 different internet service providers comprised of electric membership cooperatives, large telecommunications companies, and local Georgia-based companies. The state will open a second round of the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program for the five eligible counties that did not receive an award in the Spring of 2023 (Calhoun, Echols, Johnson, Miller, and Webster Counties). (See full list of awardees)