Morrow Aims to Become the Next Smart City Like Peachtree Corners with Expanded Fiber Network

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Citywide Smart City Infrastructure Paves the Way for Technological Advancement

MORROW, GA – March 4, 2025 – The City of Morrow is taking a significant step toward becoming a Smart City like Peachtree Corners, Georgia, by expanding its high-speed fiber network through a Phase Two agreement with eCommunity™ Fiber. This initiative positions Morrow as a rising technology hub within metro Atlanta, reinforcing its commitment to digital connectivity, public safety, and municipal efficiency.

Morrow is following the successful model of Peachtree Corners, widely recognized as one of the most technologically advanced Smart Cities in the world. By building out its citywide fiber infrastructure, Morrow is creating the foundation for cutting-edge urban technology, AI-driven public safety solutions, and seamless community-wide digital access.

How Morrow is Becoming a Smart City Like Peachtree Corners

Peachtree Corners, located in Gwinnett County, has set the gold standard for Smart Cities with its Curiosity Lab, a real-world testing ground for autonomous vehicles, AI-powered cameras, and next-generation IoT technology. Morrow’s Smart City initiative takes inspiration from this model, focusing on key advancements:

🔹 Next-Gen Smart City Fiber Network

Morrow is deploying a carrier-neutral, closed-loop fiber network that will connect all municipal facilities, ensuring ultra-fast, secure, and reliable communication between city services. This digital backbone will drive automation, AI integration, and cloud-based city operations.

🔹 High-Speed Public Wi-Fi for Digital Inclusion

Following the public Wi-Fi success of Peachtree Corners, Morrow is expanding free Smart City Wi-Fi to key public spaces, ensuring digital equity and access for all residents and businesses.

🔹 AI-Driven Public Safety Enhancements

Morrow is integrating real-time security analytics, IoT sensors, and smart surveillance cameras into a centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)—laying the foundation for AI-assisted emergency response, traffic management, and automated drone monitoring.

🔹 A Hub for Smart City Innovation

Like Prototype Prime in Peachtree Corners—a technology incubator supporting startups—Morrow aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging its advanced fiber network for emerging tech startups, AI businesses, and smart infrastructure solutions.

Morrow’s Smart City Vision: A Leader in Metro Atlanta

As Peachtree Corners continues to lead in Smart City innovation, Morrow is quickly emerging as the next city in metro Atlanta to embrace cutting-edge technology. With its strategic location in Clayton County, Morrow is positioning itself as a future-ready city that will attract businesses, investors, and residents looking for a high-tech, connected lifestyle.

Gwinnett County’s Smart City landscape includes other innovative cities like:

Duluth, a progressive city with a diverse population and a thriving downtown center.
Berkeley Lake, known for its high-quality public schools, restaurants, and parks.
Lawrenceville, the historic county seat and a growing technology hub.

With this Smart City expansion, Morrow is proving that technology-driven urban transformation isn’t just for large metro hubs like Atlanta or Peachtree Corners—smaller cities can also harness innovation to build safer, smarter, and more connected communities.

What’s Next for Morrow’s Smart City Evolution?

Morrow’s Smart City Demonstration Day is set to showcase the latest innovations in connected city technology, giving residents and businesses a first-hand look at the future of their city.

As eCommunity™ Fiber continues to expand its footprint, Morrow’s transition into a leading Smart City in Georgia is well underway—paving the way for a tech-driven economy, advanced public services, and a smarter, more connected community.

About Morrow

Morrow, Georgia, is a fast-growing city in Clayton County, now embracing Smart City development. The city’s revitalization efforts, including The District at Southlake Mall, are creating a dynamic urban environment blending technology, retail, dining, and entertainment.

About eCommunity™ Fiber

eCommunity™ Fiber is a pioneer in Smart City connectivity, delivering high-speed fiber solutions to underserved communities across the U.S. Their mission is to empower cities like Morrow with next-generation infrastructure that fosters innovation and digital transformation.

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