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Nora Mill Granary: Bridging Old Traditions with New Technologies
Established in 1876, Nora Mill Granary is an operational gristmill sitting alongside the Chattahoochee River at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Helen, Georgia. At Nora Mill, owners Rich and Joann Tarpley and their family utilize the original 1,500-pound French Burr stones to grind and produce a variety of […]
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NGN by the Numbers: We’ve come a long way in 10 years!
This year, NGN is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! That’s right, it has been a decade since community leaders and anchor institutions from Lumpkin, White, Union and Forsyth Counties and our EMC Members came together to build high-speed infrastructure across North Georgia and improve the region’s […]
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Fiber Network Owners Alliance 2017 Conference Highlights
The Fiber Network Owners Alliance (FNA) recently held its third annual conference at Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia. The event was a success, with attendance jumping to nearly double that of the year before. The strong attendance and overall success of the event are indicative of […]
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The Business Case for Rural Broadband: Elevating Rural Communities with Global Business Opportunities
There’s no shortage of ways that broadband helps to transform rural communities: strengthening anchor institutions, increasing educational opportunities, boosting healthcare options, even encouraging civic engagement.[1] Here, we will examine one vehicle through which high-speed internet can help to elevate entire towns, cities and regions thanks […]
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NGN Hosts HEMC Lineman Appreciation Breakfast
Yesterday NGN hosted a breakfast event at Habersham EMC to honor and show the company’s appreciation for HEMC Linemen and Right-of-Way Staff. A biscuit breakfast was served and NGN provided each lineman with a small thank-you gift. HEMC’s Vice President of Operations, Ricky Bates, welcomed the […]
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Case Study: Glisson Camp & Retreat Center Improves Operations and Guest Experience with NGN Connect Services
A ministry of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, Glisson offers summer camp and year-round retreat experiences in the forests surrounding Cane Creek Falls in Dahlonega, Georgia. Since 1925, the grounds have been used by the church in a variety of ways […]
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Congressman Doug Collins Visits NGN, Discusses Rural Broadband and Distance Learning
NGN recently had the opportunity to discuss a few of our favorite topics: rural broadband, distance learning and the doors that high-speed internet is opening for local communities, with some very special guests. Representative Doug Collins and his Deputy Chief of Staff, Joel Katz, visited […]
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JSA TV Interviews Marybeth Thomas
JSA TV recently had the pleasure of interviewing Hilliard A. Willbanks Middle School’s Principal, Marybeth Thomas, to discuss how her school uses the Polycom video conferencing unit. Watch as she talks about how NGN’s powerful fiber optic network and the Polycom unit have empowered her […]
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Wilbanks Middle School Eighth Graders Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Office of the Lt Governor of Georgia
Wilbanks Middle School 8th graders in Mr. Scott Mote and Mrs. Chelie Mize’s Georgia History classes recently had the opportunity to video conference with Irene Munn, General Counsel and Director of Policy for Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. The video conferencing capabilities were made possible […]
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Connect North Georgia Offering Broadband Assessments to Area Businesses
Strategic Networks Group will provide digital evaluations and recommendations DAHLONEGA, Ga. (Nov. 19, 2012) – Connect North Georgia, the affiliated economic development company of the North Georgia Network, is making broadband adoption assessments available for local small businesses. Connect North Georgia has partnered with Strategic Networks […]
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