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Crossbeam, Carroll EMC ask Haralson County to retool broadband tax abatement to match $22M investment
Summary
Crossbeam and Carroll EMC told the county the broadband network build‑out is nearly complete and asked the county to rewrite an existing tax abatement to cover $22 million invested and extend the abatement term so the companies receive anticipated value. Commissioners requested fiscal detail and asked staff to return in February with numbers before any vote.
Representatives from Crossbeam and Carroll EMC asked Haralson County commissioners to amend an existing tax abatement so it reflects roughly $22 million invested in a county‑wide fiber build and provides the full abatement term starting in 2026.
Kyle Williamson of Crossbeam traced the project’s history, saying the partners began pursuing federal and state grants in 2019, were denied several awards, and ultimately self‑funded the build. "We designed it…
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