Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Broadband topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Whitfield County adopts Broadband Ready Community ordinance
Summary
On April 13, 2021, the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt a Broadband Ready Community ordinance aimed at easing broadband infrastructure deployment across the county.
Whitfield County commissioners voted unanimously on April 13, 2021, to adopt a Broadband Ready Community ordinance designed to streamline the process for broadband providers to deploy infrastructure in the county. Commissioner Barry W. Robbins moved the adoption and Commissioner Robby Staten seconded; the motion carried 3-0.
The ordinance is intended to make Whitfield County more attractive to broadband providers by clarifying permitting and right-of-way processes, the board said during the meeting. County officials positioned the measure as part of broader efforts to improve digital access for residents and businesses.
Commissioners did not attach a separate funding authorization to the ordinance at the meeting. No opposition or detailed implementation timeline was recorded in the minutes. The board approved the ordinance as a standalone policy action and will address operational steps as needed in subsequent meetings.
