GMA, in partnership with
NTIA, held the 2
nd Annual Georgia Rural Broadband Summit on October 2, 2019 in Warner Robins. Over 100 local officials attended this event to learn from experts and peers about a variety of approaches underway in Georgia to address rural communities’ broadband needs. The program also included information about Smart Cities Planning and Smart City Uses, as well as how to access federal agency resources for technical assistance and infrastructure.
Take a look at the videos below to watch the presentations.
Presentation I: The Importance of Broadband Service to Rural Georgia
In the first presentation of GMA's 2019 Rural Broadband Summit, Larry Hanson, Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association provides the opening remarks, followed by a presentation from U.S. Congressman Austin Scott, who represents Georgia's 8th congressional district.
Presentation II: Making it Happen: Examples of Rural Broadband From Around the State
The second part of GMA's 2019 Rural Broadband Summit is moderated by Scott Woods, Esq., a senior communications program specialist for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Presentation III: Regarding the Georgia Broadband Initiative
Te third presentation in GMA's Rural Broadband Summit features Deana Perry, Executive Director of Broadband for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Presentation IV: Planning and Using Smart Cities
The fourth presentation in GMA’s Rural Broadband Summit features a series of expert panelists and is moderated by Scott Woods, Esq., a senior communications program specialist for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Presentation V: Federal Partners and Funding Opportunities
The fifth presentation in GMA’s Rural Broadband Summit features a series of informative federal panelists and is moderated by Scott Woods, Esq., a senior communications program specialist for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.