Georgia Technology Authority
Georgia's BEAD Final Proposal Public Comment Period Closes September 1
Georgia has drafted its final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The Georgia Technology Authority is seeking public comments before submitting the proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Submit comments by 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2025. GTA is attempting to connect 119,500 locations; the state's BEAD allocation is
$ 1,307,214,371.
GTA announces grant program to expand high-speed internet
The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) announced the rollout of a $1.3 billion grant program to support the continued expansion of high-speed internet access to Georgians and further close the digital divide. These funds will be available through the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with grants administered and deployed by GTA and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. Applications for the competitive grant program open, December 2, 2024.