Monroe County commissioner will serve on a national taskforce focusing on improving broadband intern

Commissioner George Emami is one of 36 members on the task force within the National Association of Counties.

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Commissioner george emami is one of 36 members on the task force within the national association of counties.

And he's one of only four representatives from georgia.

According to emami ... the task force will address internet challenges in underserved communities in rural areas.

The group will meet for the first time on friday.

However, monroe county already has plans to use seven hundred thousand dollars in splost funds on internet expansion.

And local emc's may also play a role.

"our state legislation and national laws have recently allowed the emc's to begin to serve internet as well and i've heard some great news that they c1