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BalsamWest details fiber expansions, GREAT grant to reach 263 Macon County addresses

Macon County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

BalsamWest told the Macon County Board on Jan. 9 that a recent GREAT grant will fund service to 263 households and businesses in Macon County within two years and described multiple build projects with phased timelines and permit steps.

Matt Saenger, director of sales and marketing for BalsamWest, briefed the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 about ongoing fiber expansion projects and a federally supported GREAT grant awarded in October 2023.

Saenger said the Nantahala expansion will provide service to five county offices plus the Nantahala…

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