Fulton
commission creates public access TV channel
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, April
21, 2004 created a "public access" cable TV channel and
a board of directors to govern it.
Acting on a resolution by District 7 Commissioner William ÒBillÓ Edwards,
the Board voted unanimously to establish a television station that will
provide a forum for residents of unincorporated Fulton County to air
their concerns and activities.
The channel is one of four dedicated by Comcast Cable for public, educational
and governmental use. Currently, Fulton County operates a government
TV station (FGTV) on cable channels 21 and 23.
Facility and equipment costs for the public access channel will come
from cable fees paid to Comcast by subscribers in unincorporated Fulton
County. The
County will not incur any costs associated with the station.
The new public access channelÕs board of directors will oversee
operation, programming and production. The 9-member board will consist
of seven County Commission appointees, plus a Comcast representative
and the Fulton County Cable Franchise Manager. |
