AARP Georgia Working to Bolster Rural Internet Connection With Help of Infrastructure Money

Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

Things in Georgia are likely to get a bit speedier for some users of digital technology.

Supporters of high-speed-internet expansion in the state—one that has already made major investments in the sector—hope that an impending infusion of federal infrastructure funds will close lingering accessibility gaps.

The $65 billion set aside for high-speed-internet projects in last year’s bipartisan infrastructure bill presents a historic opportunity, says Coralette Hannon, senior legislative representative in the government affairs department of AARP’s national office. See more