O.C.G.A. § 50-40-21 (2019)
Development, publication and utilization of map identifying underserved areas
(a) On or before January 1, 2019, the Department of Community Affairs shall publish on its website a map showing the unserved areas in the state.
(b) The Department of Community Affairs shall consult with the Federal Communications Commission in determining if a map showing the unserved areas, as determined by the Department of Community
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Affairs, exists. If on or before July 1, 2018, the Department of Community Affairs determines that such a map does not exist, then such a map shall be created by the Department of Community Affairs or an agent designated by the Department of Community Affairs. Such agent may include the Georgia Technology Authority or other entities and individuals that are determined by the Department of Community Affairs to possess the necessary prerequisites to assist the department in creating such a map. Any such map created by the Department of Community Affairs shall take into consideration any information received pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section and Code Section