FLORENCE — The city of Florence is considering pulling out of the Greater Shoals Broadband Cooperative District, joining Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals in doing so.
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I would hope that all cities in the area realize that they benefit tremendously from sales taxes collected by those who live in the county!! So, the good of the city and county can be served by the expansion of broadband! This expansion could entice more people working remotely to relocate to the area and not be confined to in-city dwellings only. Just something to consider!
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