Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that a portion of Cleburne County will benefit from the 2.9 million dollars worth of grants issued to help companies bring high-speed internet access to seven communities.
“The covid-19 pandemic further emphasized how essential broadband services are to the unserved and underserved residents of Alabama,” Ivey said.
Internet service provider Gigify out of Heflin is awarded close to $180,000 to provide access availability to 486 households and 38 businesses near Heflin.