google-fiber-austin-texasGoogle has invited the local media and mayors of cities in the running for Google Fiber high-speed internet service to a press conference this afternoon, Jan. 27, 1 p.m.

Atlanta, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, College Park, East Point, Hapeville, Sandy Springs, Smyrna and Decatur are all being considered for the ultra-fast internet.

In December, Google delayed making any decisions nationwide related to the Google Fiber project, but last week saw an announcement about the company bringing fastest internet service to areas of North Carolina.

Check back for updates.

 

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.