Georgia power cooperative upgrades Internet
Another Georgia electric cooperative will work with a partner to extend broadband internet.
The Washington Electric Membership Corp. announced Friday that it will invest $52 million to reach more than 12,000 customers in Baldwin, Emanuel, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Warren, Washington and Wilkinson counties.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore, both Republicans, attended the announcement Friday.
The cooperative will run fiber to its customers and Conexon of Kansas City, Missouri, will operate the service. Conexon, which is investing $2.5 million, will offer accounts to customers. Washington EMC says the network will also improve electric service and increase reliability.