Below you will find links and contact information for the state and federal agencies providing a range of resources–from maps and toolkits, to grant/loan programs and services–in support of local government broadband planning and deployment. Since agencies are continuing to roll out new programs and tools, please check their website for the latest information.
Led by the Georgia Technology Authority and the Department of Community Affairs.
You can also find a Broadband Ready Community Model Ordinance, the 2021 Broadband Report and more on the Georgia Broadband Program website.
Georgia's Enterprise IT Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs)
Contact
Jessica Simmons
Deputy Chief Information Officer for Broadband and Special Projects, GTA
jessica.simmons@gta.ga.gov
404-463-2300
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Contact
Scott Woods
Senior Broadband Program Specialist, NTIA
swoods@ntia.gov
Office: 202-482-1713
Mobile: 202-306-3096
Contact
Andrew E. Hayes
General Field Representative, Loan Origination and Approval Division, Telecommunications Program, Rural Development, USDA (States Covered: FL, GA, PR, VI)
andrew.hayes@usda.gov
770-312-7073
Laurel Leverrier
Assistant Administrator, Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Headquarters in Washington, D.C., USDA
Laurel.Leverrier@usda.gov
202-720-9556
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Contact
Jonathan Corso
Economic Development Representative
jcorso@eda.gov
404-809-7094
Additional ARPA and Federal Infrastructure Funds
Capital Projects Fund