Habersham Approved Windstream Broadband Deal, but the Build’s Details Remain Unclear

Habersham County commissioners voted 4-1 on Oct. 17, 2022, to approve a public-private broadband build agreement with Windstream using Georgia State Fiscal Recovery Fund grant money. Commissioner Tench cast the dissenting vote. The county meeting minutes confirm the board action, but they do not describe a construction start, service rollout or completed expansion.