Wireless internet access in downtown McDonough as well as four of the city’s parks has improved greatly, according to a technology company tasked with overseeing the expansion of the city’s systems. A new 5G fixed wireless network that capitalized on existing fiber availability in some areas offers increased flexibility and is a money-saver for the city, which no longer has to install “leased lines” from the phone or cable company to connect government and city-owned facilities, officials said.

The new system also reportedly increased bandwidth speeds and added new services to newly connected offices downtown which previously used lower-speed connectivity. The city is now evaluating a possible extension of the system to the west side of I-75.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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