Google Fiber is coming back to Brookhaven. A false start in 2015 is now a reality with the internet giant committing to serving the community.
Brookhaven City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Jan. 24 to establish an agreement with Google Fiber Georgia LLC for the installation of network facilities in the city’s right-of-way.
Brookhaven would be one of the first cities in Georgia to have a franchise agreement with Google to reinvigorate their broadband plan in the state, said Brookhaven City Attorney Chris Balch.
“[Google has] already begun the engineering and work to put their broadband broadband plans in place. This will actually allow us to start collecting revenues from their subscribers,” said Balch.
Residents will receive a door hanger with a hotline number 72 hours before construction begins. Google advised visiting www.google.com/fiber or calling 877-454-6959, any time day or night.
The cost for Google fiber ranges from $70 to $100 per month for residential service, and $250 per month for small businesses. Plans include installation, equipment and repairs. The only thing that’s not included is a local tax or local fee.
Google announced in October 2022 that high-speed internet service was coming to metro Atlanta markets including Buckhead and Brookhaven.
“We are excited to be expanding in the Atlanta metro area,” Google Head of Government and Community Affairs East Region Jess George said. Our team in Atlanta is overjoyed about the progress we’re making, and we’re thrilled to be in Brookhaven.”
Also at the Jan. 24 meeting, City Council addressed two zoning applications.
Tellus Partners was granted a 30-day deferral on the adaptive reuse proposal at 3 Corporate Boulevard. An application to rezone LUV Car Wash Southeast at 2695 Buford Highway and 2024 North Druid Hills Road passed with conditions on trash removal and protecting the greenway.
City Council approved an amendment to city code, modifying zoning regulations that encourage bicycle parking.
Mayor John Ernst presented a proclamation in honor of the 47-year career of Emeritus Chief of Police Gary Yandura, who retired after 10 years in the city of Brookhaven.
“We wouldn’t be here without you,” Ernst said.
In other news:
- Mondays with Madeleine, a virtual town hall with Councilmember Madeleine Simmons, is scheduled for Jan. 30 from 6-7 p.m. Join on Facebook or Zoom.
- Two Sweetheart’s Dances are being organized by Brookhaven Parks and Recreation to be held on Feb. 12, from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Find more details here.
- The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 25-56. Band of Horses and Hanson are headlining.
