Broadband Ready Community

Banks County has achieved certification as a Broadband Ready Community. We were the second community to receive this designation in the state which signifies that a local unit of government in a community has taken steps to reduce obstacles to broadband infrastructure investment. The Point of Contact for Banks County concerning Broadband is:

Kerri Fincannon, Planning Official

Email

706-677-4272

Community officials in pursuit of this designation must submit the online application and demonstrate compliance with the adoption of a Comprehensive Plan (inclusive of the promotion of the deployment broadband services) and Broadband Model Ordinance.

High-speed internet remains out of reach for many residents in rural Georgia. Broadband legislation, passed in the 2018 session, is intended to promote the deployment of these services.

To learn about the designation and legislation, visit Broadband.georgia.gov or email Broadband@dca.ga.ga