As the senator who represents eight counties outside of urban Metro-Atlanta, I am proud to say that this year’s session focused heavily on rural parts of our state. Although addressing concerns for our state’s capital and surrounding counties is important, addressing broadband access, job creation, health and economic development in rural parts of our state is critical. Along with a major focus on broadband access and deployment with the “Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE) Act”, or SB 402, being signed into law, this past session we worked hard to address other issues affecting citizens across this great state.